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2 weeks ago | 
southparkmagazine.com | Mariah Ackary |Cathy Martin
20 places to enjoy patio season in SouthParkApril 10, 2025by Mariah AckaryThere's nothing like a cloudless, 70-degree day in April to make you intensely grateful to call Charlotte home. Moments of sensory bliss are everywhere as the Queen City shakes off winter's frost: A trip to the mailbox might reveal flurries of dancing cherry blossom petals, the songs of several bird species, and the perfect equilibrium of warm sun and a light breeze.
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1 month ago | 
bankrate.com | Ivana Pino |Yuliya Goldshteyn |Mariah Ackary
Whether or not you should open a bank account abroad will depend on the length of your stay and if you’re planning to travel while overseas. Opening a bank account abroad requires finding a foreign-friendly banking institution and gathering necessary documents like your proof of residence. Consider whether a bank is insured, can handle dual currencies and has branches near you (if needed) before opening an account.
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1 month ago | 
bankrate.com | Holly Johnson |Mariah Ackary
Preapproved credit card offers use soft credit pulls, which do not affect your credit score. This means that receiving preapproved offers will not harm your credit standing. Preapproved credit card offers can be more lucrative than those available to the general public, as they can provide higher sign-up bonuses, higher introductory earnings, promotional rewards offers, longer introductory APR offers and lower interest rates.
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2 months ago | 
bankrate.com | Holly Johnson |Mariah Ackary |Liz Bingler
Not only can you use cards to earn rewards on your spending, but you can also enjoy consumer protections like extended warranties or purchase protection against damage or theft. And travel credit cards, in particular, offer a range of perks that can make travel more comfortable for both parties in a relationship.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | John Egan |Mariah Ackary
Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Banking Savings Advertiser Disclosure By John Egan John Egan Banking Expert John is a freelance writer for Newsweek’s personal finance team.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
bankrate.com | Holly Johnson |Mariah Ackary |Madison Hoehn
If you're not happy with your credit card's interest rate, you could try to negotiate with your card issuer. Do your research on your account’s history and terms, as well as competing card offers, so you can make an informed argument. Improving your credit score tends to be an effective way to wrangle a lower interest rate. If you’re unable to get a lower interest rate, you could apply for a balance transfer card with a 0 percent intro APR that will make paying down debt more manageable.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Kimberlee Leonard |Mariah Ackary
Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Small Business Advertiser Disclosure By Kimberlee Leonard Kimberlee Leonard Contributor Kimberlee Leonard has more than 20 years of experience in creating content for various publications.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Rebecca Safier |Mariah Ackary
Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Personal Loans Advertiser Disclosure By Rebecca Safier Rebecca Safier Loans Expert Rebecca is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. A certified student loan counselor, she has written extensively on student loan debt and higher education.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Holly Humbert |Mariah Ackary
Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Travel Insurance Advertiser Disclosure By Holly Humbert Holly Humbert Contributor Holly is a freelance writer who recognizes that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, women in business and financial literacy.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Lora Shinn |Mariah Ackary
Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Travel Insurance Advertiser Disclosure By Lora Shinn Lora Shinn Contributor Lora is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s Vault team, specializing in articles on saving, investing, borrowing and making money. Lora has a master’s degree in library science, and is based in Seattle, Washington.
