credit repair

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterThe Social Security Administration will start sending out 2022 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) notices by mail throughout December. But if you want to see your new benefit amount sooner, you can check your notice online by logging into your MySocialSecurity account.The information will be available starting in early December, according to the Social Security Administration. You can find your COLA notice in the message center.If your COLA

Best for Overall PerksAxos Rewards Checking1.00% APYBest for No Overdraft FeesAlly Interest Checking Account0.10% – 0.25%APYBest for Highest APY on the MarketConsumers Credit Union2.09%-4.09%APYBest for Overdraft ProtectionSoFi Money0.25%APYby Kathleen GarvinContributor When you think of interest-generating bank accounts, your mind likely goes to savings. After all, that’s your reward for building an emergency fund or socking away money for a future expense, right? A regular, end-of-month deposit into your savings account,

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy ex is a gold digger, on top of being financially rich. Our son had brain cancer for four and a half years. I took care of him his entire life from age 10, including the four and a half years of brain cancer as an adult alone. I need to know if my ex of 38 years is legally allowed to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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