4 Best Small-Business Bank Account Promotions & Bonuses of September 2023

Most of the best bank account promotions on the market right now cater exclusively to consumers. Indeed, many of the United States’ best online banks seem to favor personal account holders rather than business owners. But not all banks shortchange small-business owners. If you’re a small-business owner, solopreneur, or freelancer, you just need to know where to look to … Read more

11 Best Cash-Back Credit Cards of September 2023

Cash-back credit cards are popular because they provide tangible, easy-to-understand benefits. Who doesn’t like getting a credit on their monthly credit card statement or — better yet — actual cash deposited into the account of their choice? Cash-back credit cards can be even more popular than our top-rated gas credit cards and travel rewards cards. … Read more

8 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now (September 2023) – Investment Ideas

Observing the current trends in the stock market has been challenging. The Federal Reserve is making moves to curb high inflation rates, and many financial experts concur that an economic downturn could be on the horizon. Unsurprisingly, these developments have affected the market. Notable indices like the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and … Read more

12 Best Free Checking Accounts in September 2023

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find truly free checking accounts. But they’re still out there if you know where to look. Indeed, many online banks and a few choice brick and mortars still offer legitimately free, FDIC-insured accounts with few restrictions and plenty of sweeteners. Some even pay interest, though not enough to keep up with … Read more

13 Best Online Banks of September 2023

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How Homeownership Affects Your Credit Score

Unless you’re buying your next house in cash, you need to finance part of the purchase (probably most of it) with a mortgage loan. That loan can have both positive and negative impacts on your credit score. Those impacts appear as soon as you apply for your mortgage and continue until you sell the house … Read more

10 Best New Brokerage Account Promotions & Bonus Offers of August 2023

Dozens of banks and credit unions lure new business with account-opening promotions. Some reward first-time customers with bonuses worth hundreds of dollars just for opening an account and making qualifying deposits. The best land on our regularly updated roundup of the top new bank account promotions. You’ve probably seen credit card issuers get in on the … Read more