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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?
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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?

  • Posted on August 6, 2020November 25, 2024
  • by BrightDime

Do you use a credit card for emergencies? You are not alone, as many of us were taught to keep a credit card, “just in case.” More than 189 million…

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Compound Interest, the 8th Wonder of the World

  • Posted on June 19, 2020March 31, 2023
  • by BrightDime

You’ve heard of the 7 wonders of the world; places like the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, and the Great Wall of China. But do you know what the 8th…

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Webinar: I’m Trying to Save, But…

  • Posted on November 6, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

In this webinar we cover savings from A to Z. What exactly is saving and why it’s different from investing, why it’s important, common excuses for not doing it and…

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  • Glossary

compound interest

  • Posted on January 18, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Compound interest is a key component to growing your investments. Basically, when interest is paid on the principal (or your investment account earns a positive return) that interest or return…

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certificate of deposit (CD)

  • Posted on November 30, 2018July 26, 2022
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A certificate of deposit (CD) is an account where you’re required to leave your money for a set period of time (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, etc.).…

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money market account

  • Posted on November 30, 2018July 26, 2022
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A money market account combines some of the features of checking and savings accounts by offering limited check writing, a debit card and usually a higher interest rate than a…

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savings account

  • Posted on November 30, 2018July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A savings account is typically used to hold money for longer periods of time, when you anticipate only a few withdrawals per month. Most savings accounts earn some interest, with…

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