Credit Cards

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How to feel rich on a limited budget

There’s no eloquent way to put it: living on a budget sucks. You spend your time thinking about every dollar you have in your bank account. You are forced to eat pasta and ramen noodles for dinner (and lunch) every day. And going to the bar feels like you’ve shelled out for a six-course dinner. […]

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Do balance transfers affect 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. Eliminating credit card debt can be a monumental task. And juggling balances on […]

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Types of bonus credit cards

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. Many Americans pay with credit cards. A 2021 survey by trading platform Slickdeals […]

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What you need to know about credit cards

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 cards require a huge amount of responsibility if you want to use […]

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Acorns vs. Robinhood: Auto Investing vs Self Investing

Investing doesn’t have to be difficult (or expensive). Both Acorns and Robinhood have understood this and offer intuitive mobile apps that are so easy to use that even Caveman a new investor can understand this. acorns is an automated investment application that rounds up your extra change and invests the difference. Robinhood is the original […]

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Bonus offers to avoid: buying points, redeeming points for gift cards.

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. While earning points with a Rewards credit card is relatively easy, cardholders often […]

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High limit balance transfer cards | creditcards.com

Credit card balance transfers give consumers the opportunity to consolidate their high-interest debts at a much lower interest rate. At the same time, balance transfer cards allow you to reduce the number of bills you pay each month, and you can even switch from paying multiple credit card bills to just one. However, performing a […]

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TD Ameritrade and thinkorswim: the same thing?

Trading stocks doesn’t have to be complicated, but if you’re looking for more than just “buy the dip”, there are several platforms for you. And while TD Ameritrade and thinkorswim are part of Charles Schwab, they are very different platforms for different types of investors. So which one is best for you? We have reviewed […]

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What is a balance transfer fee?

Balance Transfer allows you to move your balance from one credit card to another. The main reason for this is usually to take advantage of the low APR introductory offer and pay off the balance on another card. Transferring balances from cards with higher rates to cards with lower rates can save you money on […]

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What to do if you get medical bills you can’t afford

You are young. You are healthy. But that doesn’t mean you won’t have a medical emergency tomorrow and be stuck with huge bills. These bills can get huge very quickly and it can be tempting to just ignore them. But let’s be clear here – you have to pay them. According to the Consumer Financial […]

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