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Chanchala

Chanchala is the founder and lead writer of FinInfoBlog. She holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (Honors) and has 9 years of experience in banking and lending. She writes plain-English guides on savings, CDs, loans, credit and personal finance for U.S. readers, and makes sure every example shows the math behind the money decision.

Behavioral Finance (2026): 5 Money Biases That Cost You and How to Fix Them

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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Behavioral finance for everyday money: how loss aversion, present bias, anchoring, mental accounting and herd behavior cost you, plus simple fixes that work.

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Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks (2026): Rates, Fees and Safety

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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Online banks pay about 4% APY on savings versus a 0.38% national average and charge fewer fees. Compare rates, safety, cash access and how to switch.

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Auto Loan Rates in 2026: How to Get the Best Car Loan From a Bank, Credit Union or Dealer

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
Auto loan rates in 2026: how to get the best car loan

Average auto loan rates are 6.35% new and 11.19% used. See rates by credit score, Bank of America and Navy Federal options, the new $10,000 interest deduction and 7 steps to a lower rate.

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Credit Unions vs. Banks (2026): Rates, Fees, Safety and How to Choose

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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Credit unions often beat banks on loan rates and fees, while banks offer wider access and better apps. Compare 2026 rates, safety and membership rules.

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Cryptocurrency for Beginners (2026): Risks, Taxes and Safer Ways to Invest

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency in 2026: how it works, real risks and scams, how crypto is taxed with Form 1099-DA, and safer ways to invest.

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How to Improve Your Credit Score: 9 Steps That Actually Work (2026 Guide)

10/30/2026 by Chanchala
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Learn the five factors behind your FICO score, the fastest legitimate ways to raise it, and how much a better score can save you on mortgages, loans and cards.

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SBA Loans in 2026: 7(a), 504, Express and Microloans Explained (Rates, Limits and How to Apply)

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans

SBA loans offer capped rates and long terms. Compare 7(a), 504, Express and microloans for 2026, see current rate caps and fees, who qualifies and how to apply.

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AI in Banking (2026): How Banks Use AI and What It Means for You

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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How U.S. banks use AI for fraud detection, chatbots and loan decisions, your rights when an algorithm decides, and how to use AI money tools safely.

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What Happens If You Stop Paying a Loan? Late Fees, Default, Collections and Your Rights (2026)

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
What happens if you stop paying a loan: late fees, default and collections

Missed a loan payment? See what happens at 30, 90, 120 and 180 days for credit cards, car loans, mortgages and student loans, your rights with collectors and how to avoid default.

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How to Save Money in 2026: 25 Practical Ways to Cut Costs and Grow Your Savings

11/02/2026 by Chanchala
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25 practical ways to save money on housing, food, bills, transportation and banking, with real savings math and the best places to keep what you save.

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