A personal finance writer opened three new credit cards between August 2025 and April 2026, earning over $2,200 in rewards while only seeing a minor 3-point drop in his credit score from 780 to 777. He strategically chose cards with strong welcome offers and valuable perks, including the Capital One Venture X Rewards Card, and downgraded an existing card to save on annual fees. The small credit score dip was temporary, caused by hard inquiries and average account age changes, but responsible use and low credit utilization helped maintain a very good score. This example shows that opening multiple credit cards can be beneficial if done carefully and responsibly.
Citigroup Inc. provides investors with two preferred stock options: C.PR.R with a fixed 6.25% yield and C.PR.N featuring a 7.875% fixed/floating rate. Both have strong coverage ratios above 10x, indicating solid dividend safety. However, C.PR.N's tru...
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating transactions tied to a business network connected to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, involving major U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup. The probe focuses on potential money laundering...
The Citi Diamond Preferred Card stands out in 2026 for its 21-month 0% introductory APR on balance transfers and a low 3% transfer fee for the first four months, making it a top choice for those looking to pay off high-interest debt. It also offers 1...
US Financial 15 Split Corp announced a monthly preferred share dividend of $0.07317, equating to a 10% annual yield based on the previous month's net asset value. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of June 30, 202...
Major US banks JPMorgan, Citibank, and Bank of America show signs of being overbought as the market heads into the Juneteenth holiday on Friday. JPMorgan faces resistance near $335 and may see short-term selling, while Citibank is favored for steady ...
