22 Best Bank Promotions, Bonuses and Offers – December 2021

Best for Helping Out a FriendChime Referral Bonus$100 Best for Socially Conscious ClientsAspiration Plus$200 Best for Basic CheckingChase Total Checking$225 Best for ATM Power UsersPNC Virtual WalletUp to $300 by Timothy MooreContributor So, you’re looking for a new bank account. You’ve got several factors to consider — ATM access, interest rates, monthly account fees, minimum balances, online bill payments and more. Another factor: sign-up promotions and bonuses. Banks and credit

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Do You Qualify for Any of December’s Class-Action Settlements?

by Top Class Actions Could you use some extra cash?Several class action lawsuit settlements have claim deadlines before the end of the year. See if you qualify but act fast if you want to file a claim against TULA Life skin care because that deadline is Dec. 10. The rest are Dec. 13 through Dec. 31. Consumers who made purchases from Best Buy and were affected by a 2017 data

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CareerBuilder vs Indeed: Which Site Helps You Find Job Seekers More Efficiently?

by Quinten Plummer CareerBuilder and Indeed are two of the top job boards people search for new job opportunities, which makes them two of the best places for employers to fill job openings.One board dwarfs the other, yet you’re likely to find a higher concentration of top tier talent on the smaller board. If only it were as simple as quality vs. quantity.In comparing CareerBuilder and Indeed, you’ll find that

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The 7 Best Job Search Sites for Meeting the Most Qualified Job Seekers

by Quinten Plummer Location, location, location — it’s vital in the real estate industry, and it’s just as critical in recruitment. Where you post a job opening determines who sees that job ad — and it also dictates how you’re allowed to interact with candidates and what you can learn about them.The best job search websites for your organization’s needs might not be the biggest, the most popular or even

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Debt Advisor Helps People with More Than $15K in Debt Get Back on Track

by Quinten Plummer If you’re in serious debt, you know how hard it can be. There’s the harassing phone calls, the threatening notices and insufficient funds to cover anything more than the necessities. And it feels like you can hardly keep up. You’re nowhere near paying it off, and thanks to high interest rates, the debt isn’t getting any smaller.You might find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. But

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Freedom Debt Relief Will Help You Settle Credit Card Debts

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterIs your credit card debt slipping out of your control? It’s designed to happen that way, you know.Maybe something unexpected happens, and you get a little behind on your bills and rely on your credit card to get by. Next thing you know, you’re stuck paying north of 20% interest on a revolving  balance you feel like there’s no hope of ever paying off.Your options can feel

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How to Get Infrastructure Jobs Even Before Big Bill is a Reality

by Kent McDill The U.S. government has pledged to spend $1 trillion to upgrade the infrastructure of the country, which will translate to 1 million jobs. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims to repair or replace roads and bridges, expand broadband coverage and improve transportation and water safety. That is the promise of a lot of work. The reality is that trucking, construction, warehousing, energy and transportation jobs are

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Best Savings Accounts for December 2021

Best for High-Yield SavingsHigh-Yield Savings0.50%APYBest for Users Who Want to Save SmarterOnline Savings AccountUp to 0.50%APYBest for Connecting to Multiple Accounts360 Performance Savings 0.40% APYBest for Access to a Cash-Back Debit CardSavings Account0.40%APYby Kathleen GarvinContributor When it comes to savings accounts, where do you even begin? Do a quick search, and you’ll find many savings accounts with different options with varying percentages, monthly fees and minimum requirements. Not to mention

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Stash App Review 2021

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterMicro-Investing apps aim to make investing more inclusive, easier to understand and less intimidating.The Stash app is a popular choice for new investors because it lets you begin investing with just $5.Stash can create a diversified investment portfolio for you based on your financial goals and risk tolerance, offering a user-friendly way to kickstart your investment journey.Or you can pick from more than 3,000 individual stocks,

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Try the 4-Gift Rule to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check

by Meghan McAtasney, Nicole DowThose of us who have fond memories of opening stacks of presents under the tree on Christmas morning want to re-create that same magical feeling for our kids when the holidays roll around.We want their eyes to grow wide when they see what’s waiting for them to unwrap. We want their hearts to burst with joy when they find they got just what they wanted.What we

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