When Jessye Kass Karlin asked for a raise, she didn’t just need one person to say “yes.” She needed eight.  A director of programs at a women’s shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Karlin was in her mid-twenties, making around $60,000 per year. She sought a $20,000 salary increase and a new…

In the heart of every community, first responders stand as pillars of strength, protection, and safety. Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency personnel dedicate their lives to protecting the public, often putting their own safety at risk. Yet many of these everyday heroes face a growing challenge outside the…

Key takeaways Unsecured business loans don’t require you to back the loan with valuable assets Making on-time payments and building payments into your budget can help you effectively manage the unsecured business loan If you’re struggling to make repayments, talk to your lender and consider refinancing to help you meet…

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways A money market account is a deposit account that earns interest while providing check-writing and debit card access to your funds. Money market accounts currently earn between 0.47% and 4.00%+ APY, with top accounts offering rates significantly higher than traditional…