Ever notice those folks in the exclusive, airport lounge, sipping cocktails, laughing, and looking relaxed? Figure they must be high-rolling business people with millions of dollars in memberships to some exclusive club? Turns out, that’s likely not the case. Instead, some of those individuals could have simply redeemed airline miles to access that lounge, earned […]
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Having bad or poor credit creates many challenges for people, not least of which, when applying for a credit card. What’s more, the credit card application itself can negatively impact a credit score. If that’s the situation you’re in, don’t give up. That’s because there are a number of secured cards designed specifically for people […]
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From planning a trip to remodeling your home, there are many sensible reasons to apply for a no-fee, 0% balance transfer credit card. That way, your vacation or renovation is financed with what amounts to a no-interest loan. And with no annual fees and few other expenses to worry about, that balance can be paid […]
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Many college students these days graduate with an unmanageable level of debt. This is an issue that must be addressed. But from renting an apartment to setting up utilities, what’s also true is that college is a great time to start building your credit score. And good credit pays dividends, both in school and after […]
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Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner. But with the cost of homeownership up around 73% over the past few decades, the expense of purchasing a house has likely left you feeling a little strapped. That’s especially true because once you’ve purchased your property, the expenses don’t stop there. The average monthly cost of owning a home, […]
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Budgeting is an important component in managing a family’s financial health. Finding creative ways to incorporate perks/rewards (including cash back) from simply using one of the best credit cards for rewards with no annual fee to appropriately manage a modern household is both prudent and rewarding. And because most families (like people) have different interests […]
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At some point, a teenager will begin counting the days until their freedom arrives by way of a driver’s license. Unfortunately, this is likely to come at the same time a teenager may think they are ready and responsible enough to use and manage a credit card, and it’s your responsibility as a parent to […]
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Warm weather got you itching to update your home interior? Lately, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home, so there’s no better time than now to get the job done. This time, though, we’re not talking about a new coat of paint, new furniture, or just some new pictures on the wall. […]
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Congratulations! You’ve decided to pop the question to your significant other. Maybe you’re planning a wedding, or some kind of commitment ceremony that suits your values. Either way, engagement rings cost a lot. According to The Knot, a leading online source for information related to weddings, the average wedding ring costs upwards of $5K, and […]
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Chances are you’ve spent a lot of time around the house lately, with COVID restrictions on travel and various government impositions affecting your freedom of movement. Things are loosening up, though, and nothing beats traveling to soothe the restless heart and satisfy the adventurous spirit. That’s especially true of a trip overseas to experience other […]
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