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7 Financial Accounts All Gen Zers Should Have
Money is difficult. Or at least that’s how it seems to be when you’re a young adult. You wonder where to live (and how to pay for it) and just start your career. Things like pension funds and investment accounts may seem a long way from where you are right now. But trust me, you […]
How to Read a Financial Assistance Award Letter
You have just received a financial aid letter from the college you always wanted to go to. But before you start celebrating, there’s just one problem…how are you even reading this? Source: Giphy.com If you feel lost, don’t worry! Here is a summary of how to read a financial aid award letter. What is a […]
Pay off a loan with a balance transfer card?
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. You have the option of transferring another type of loan balance to a […]
How to check your credit score
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Credit scores are very important, but most of us don’t learn about them […]
How do prepaid cards work?
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Thinking about a rechargeable prepaid card? There are currently over a dozen types […]
9 things you should NEVER spend money on
We all know that there are things that you should never spend money on, such as cigarettes and gambling. It’s an obvious no-no. Also, there are things that people *say* should not spend money on but are just ridiculous – like avocado toast and morning latte. (Umm… hi! They are delicious.) So the question is: […]
Should you open a credit card just for the signup bonus?
Right now, Chase Sapphire Preferred® is offering new cardholders an 80,000 points bonus when signing up for $800 cash or $1,000 travel. 1000 dollars. Just for getting a new credit card—and a damn good one, too. Talk about temptation. Source: Giphy.com But what’s the catch? Will this affect my credit score? And if so, when […]
IPO: what is it and is it worth the hype?
An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is a special fundraising event that a private company goes through to become a public company. During an IPO, a private company sells new shares to public stock market investors with the help of an underwriter (i.e. an investment bank). An IPO is a complex and complex process that typically […]
What is considered middle class?
Source: Giphy.com When you hear the term “middle class” what do you think of? If you’re like most people, you probably think of someone with a comfortable average income – not too rich, but not too poor either. But what does “middle class” really mean? And how has the definition changed over time? What is […]
Trip cancelled? Your credit card may reimburse you – CreditCards.com
COVID-19 seems to have taught us a new fear – disrupting your travel plans. Whether it’s illness, harsh weather, or family circumstances, a host of unforeseen circumstances can ruin your vacation. That’s why travel credit cards that provide cancellation and trip interruption coverage are so popular these days to provide a sense of security when […]