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2-Minute Money Manager: What’s Considered ‘Excellent’ Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 9, 2020
Folks with excellent credit get the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans. But what does “excellent” mean?
This Credit Card Perk Is Vanishing: Here’s How You Can Still Get It Free
Karla Bowsher on October 30, 2020
Credit card benefits like this can put a lot of money back in your pocket. Here’s how to cash in even if your card discontinues the perk.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best App for Making Money?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 12, 2018
You won’t get rich, but there are free apps that can make you money without much effort. Here are a few examples.
The 27 Absolute Best Ways to Save on Food
Emmet Pierce on September 9, 2018
Cutting food costs doesn’t mean going hungry. Making habits of these tips and tricks will save you hundreds at stores and restaurants.
Want Free Shipping With No Minimum? These Credit Cards Offer It
Karla Bowsher on September 4, 2018
Many credit cards offer the benefit of free shipping no matter how little you spend. Here’s how to find out if you have this perk, or how to get it.
The 15 Absolute Best Ways to Save on Your Home and Garden
Donna Freedman on May 28, 2020
Half the fun of owning (or renting) a space is making it a comfortable, pleasing place to live, but you don’t have to go broke doing it.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best Way to Build Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 30, 2020
Great credit is important. Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, here’s how to create an awesome credit history and credit score as soon as possible.
4 Reasons You Should Switch Credit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2018
Tens of millions of Americans haven’t changed their credit card company in a decade. Here’s why that’s a mistake.
4 Ways to Avoid Rising Credit Card Costs
Karla Bowsher on August 1, 2018
Credit card fees and interest rates are climbing — and likely to continue upward. Here’s what you can do now to stem your losses.
How a Lackluster Credit Score Can Cost You $45,000
Karla Bowsher on July 27, 2018
A new study puts hefty price tags on the impacts of an imperfect credit score. Here’s what every consumer should know — and do.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should We Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
It’s tempting: Use a low-rate home equity loan or line or credit (HELOC) to pay off high-interest credit card debt. Good idea? Maybe, but here’s what you need to do first.
57 Percent of Credit Card Users Make This Damaging Mistake
Karla Bowsher on July 6, 2018
Make this slip-up even once, and it can hurt both your wallet and your credit score.
And the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card Is…
Karla Bowsher on July 2, 2018
One rewards credit card offers the most savings to both the average traveler and the frequent flyer.
The Best (and Worst) Things to Buy in July — Plus Tips on Amazon Prime Day
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2020
Here’s how to navigate Amazon Prime Day and other sales that let you save money in July, and some tips about what not to buy — not yet.
Consumers Love These 10 Credit Card and Banking Apps
Karla Bowsher on June 21, 2018
Several apps got high marks, while others fell below the industry average. How does your financial institution’s app compare?
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Socially Responsible Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Credit cards that donate to worthy causes: marketing gimmick or socially responsible? Here’s how to decide.
2 Ways to Dodge Today’s Rising Credit Card Rates
Karla Bowsher on June 18, 2018
Current and projected economic trends spell bad news for credit card users. Here’s what every cardholder should know.
Big Credit Card Perks Are Dying — Here’s How to Keep Them Going
Karla Bowsher on June 11, 2018
Credit card benefits are in flux, with many lenders reducing or eliminating perks. Here’s the secret to squeezing the most out of your card in this situation.
Credit Cards That Earn Big Hotel Rewards Points
MTN Staff on May 5, 2021
These credit cards will help you quickly accumulate hotel rewards points for a good bed, upgrades and more deals wherever your travels take you.
Ask Stacy: What Are the Best Budgeting and Expense Tracking Tools and Apps?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
The quickest way to reach your financial goals is to track your expenses. Here are three potential tools to make it effortless.
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