Can I still build credit without a credit card?
Hi there, Moneymakers!?
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Loose Change. I'm Annie Johnson, the audience editor here at Money , and every Friday, I'll be sending you a round-up of some of the most interesting (and important!) stories from the finance world, curated by our editors.?
Here's what we're talking about this week
Money reporter Brenden Rearick *courageously* explains why he doesn't have a credit card, and how he still manages to build credit.
The Fed's interest rate hikes make this an ideal time to invest in shorter-term, fixed-income savings products. Enter the CD ladder.
The IRS has announced an initiative that will allow taxpayers to file major forms online — and it may speed up your refund.
The average gallon of gas now costs $3.82 — an increase of 29 cents from one month ago — due in large part to recent heat waves.
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