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Visa vs Mastercard: What’s the difference?

Visa and Mastercard are the world’s two largest credit card networks, each operating in more than 200 countries. As card networks, Visa and Mastercard work with banks and financial institutions to process debit and credit card payments, but do not issue the cards themselves. The benefits that cardholders care about the most, such as rewards, […]

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5 W (and 1 H) requests for your first raise

Asking for a pay rise can be intimidating, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. As someone who has just made their way into the career world, I can attest to that feeling. After graduating from university, I asked for a raise twice, each time at a different job. But I didn’t do […]

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Citi Easy Deals: what it is and how it works

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. Citi is an advertising partner Beyond the standard fee rate, credit cards offer […]

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Partitioning Credit Card Debt in a Divorce

You can divorce your spouse, but if you don’t take extra steps to protect yourself, getting rid of your joint card debt will be more difficult. Credit card companies are not bound by divorce decrees, so they can sue you for joint debt if your ex doesn’t pay up. That’s why divorce lawyers, financial planners, […]

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Wells Fargo Rewards Program Guide

Wells Fargo Rewards is a rewards program available with one Wells Fargo credit card. While this program gets less press coverage than Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards, Wells Fargo Rewards offers solid value and good redemption options. Read all the information you need to know to maximize your Wells Fargo card rewards. […]

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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Guide

Flying cross-country or using an Alaska Airlines card is not the only way to earn frequent flyer miles. You can also top up your mileage plan account from the comfort of your home by simply visiting the mileage plan purchase portal before shopping online. Alaska Airlines offers an easy-to-use shopping portal that helps passengers top […]

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What is a FICO score? How to improve it?

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. If you’ve paid attention to your credit score and finances, you’ve probably heard […]

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Payment Cards vs. Credit Cards – CreditCards.com

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 payment cards and credit cards share many characteristics, they work differently when […]

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What is a yield curve and why is it important?

Things are looking pretty bleak for the economy and the stock market right now. After a tough April for equities, continued high prices for everything, and an unexpected decline in US GDP in the first quarter of 2022, it’s no wonder people are worried. Many say the US is on the verge of a recession […]

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The 5 Best Car Brands for Generation Z in 2022

Did you know that Kia makes a Jeep competitor called the Seltos? Or that Toyota and Lexus are no longer the most reliable car brands? It’s 2022, and car brands have never fought like this for Generation Z patronage. So the lineups – and the overall ranking – are constantly changing. Plus, if you’re looking […]

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