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How Credit Card Payment Allocation Works: Why Your Extra Payments Hit High Interest First
Did you know that credit card payment allocation is strictly regulated to benefit you? Under the 2009 CARD Act, banks are legally required to apply any amount you pay above the minimum to your highest-interest balance first. No phone calls or special requests required. Whether you’re juggling a promotional rate or high-APR purchases, federal law ensures your extra dollars work as hard as possible. Learn how Regulation Z protects your wallet and helps you stay debt-free faster
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Open Enrollment is Confusing Enough — Here’s the Honest Breakdown of What Actually Protects Your Wallet
HSA vs FSA is one of the most confusing parts of open enrollment—and choosing wrong can cost you thousands.
Dec 2, 20256 min read


The College Savings Plan Rich Families Use (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)
If your teen invests just $12,000 from part-time jobs into a Roth IRA by age 22 — and never adds another dime — it could grow into over $200,000 by retirement. That’s the quiet wealth-building strategy rich families have used for decades.
May 19, 20254 min read


My Investing Journey: From $100 to $2000 (and How You Can Start, Too)
Investing doesn’t have to be synonymous with fear.
Mar 27, 20256 min read


Making Credit Work for Women
Hillary Clinton was once denied a credit card...[because] she needed to use her husband’s.
Feb 10, 20254 min read
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