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Tips to Maximize Credit Card Reward Earnings

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Only 38% credit card users are taking advantage of a banking rewards program.

Here Are the Right Ways (And the Wrong Ways) to Use a Personal Loan

Credit cards make it easy to borrow money in a pinch, but they aren't ideal when you need time to pay the money back. The average credit card interest rate is currently over 17% APR, after all.

How to Get Your Kid Started With Investing

My daughter recently lost $80 in her bedroom. It's just gone. One theory is that we accidentally donated it to Goodwill, since she had stored it in an old book and we'd been clearing out a lot of junk.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: Keeping Baby Showers Frugal! Learn about saving on invitations, food, gifts, games, and more!

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Time-Saver Meals?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Tiffany, P, and Christina for winning this week's contest!

Every household experiences those hectic days when there just isn't much time for meal prep, but running out to a restaurant every time that happens can quickly burn a hole in your wallet.

Creating a Financial Plan: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week

Money Smart Week joined us for our #WBChat on April 4th to share insights on creating a financial plan. Our #MSW2019 #WBChat in support of Money Smart Week 2019 featured wonderful tips and to help our chatters learn more about creating a financial plan.

6 Pitfalls of Down Payment Assistance Programs

What's the most difficult part of buying a home? For most, it's coming up with enough money for the down payment. The good news is that there are plenty of down payment assistance programs available to help buyers overcome this financial hurdle.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/4, at 3pm EST/12pm PST for a Chance to Win $200 in Prizes!

Join our Tweetchat Thursday, 4/4 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #MSW2019 to participate.

This week's topic: Creating a Financial Plan!

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Rideshare Apps?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Stephanie, Alicia, and Jacqueline for winning this week's contest!

Ridesharing is becoming more and more common these days, with Uber and Lyft leading the pack as the most popular rideshare apps.

Teaching Children to Save: Highlights from Our Chat With American Bankers Association

American Bankers Association joined us for our #WBChat on March 28th to share insights on keeping your money safe. Our #TeachChildrentoSave #WBChat featured wonderful tips and to help our chatters learn more about how teaching children to save.