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Earn up to 70,000 bonus points with American Express Gold 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. American Express® Gold Card offers some of the best rewards available with food […]

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How do automatic bill payments 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. There seems to be an endless list of things that can affect your […]

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Chase Freedom Student Card Guide

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. When you are just starting out in the world of credit, your card […]

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47% of American adults have no plans to increase their summer spending

With the onset of spring, warmer temperatures and longer days have many Americans thinking about summer travel and home improvement projects. After two years with many families staying due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people naturally want to get out this summer to enjoy the travel and entertainment they have been missing sorely. New consumer […]

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6 worst ways to get credit card rewards

Whether you have a credit card with cashback or travel bonuses, you probably have the opportunity to use your bonuses in several ways. While some cards allow you to squeeze more value out of every point or mile (the standard benchmark is 1 cent a card), some redemption options will give you less. So, when […]

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As the Fed raises interest rates, how will it hit your wallet?

The Fed raised interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since 2018. As if that weren’t enough, the organization expects to bombard us with six more rate hikes over the course of the year. But why? As you must have heard inflation is currently at its highest level in 40 yearswhich makes everything from […]

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Consequences of stopping credit card payments

If you’ve ever had a credit card balance growing to the point where you feel like you’ll never be able to pay it off, the idea of ​​just stopping payments might seem appealing. The balance is huge, and interest costs and possibly other fees are rising every month. It may seem impossible. You may have […]

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home I MoneyUnder30

Just a few months ago, Holly and I began the home buying process as follows: Source: The Lord of the Rings. And just a few weeks ago it ended like this: Source: quickmeme.com Despite the fact that we are both obsessed with research, and people have been posting home buying advice for decades, some aspects […]

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Everything you need to know about authorized users

The decision to add an authorized user to your credit card account should not be taken lightly. When you authorize a person to charge your account, you are responsible for paying for their purchases using the card linked to your account. There are many benefits to becoming an authorized user, including building a credit history […]

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Best Credit Cards to Pay Your Monthly Bills

Paying your monthly bills with a credit card can be not only convenient, but also lucrative, as you will likely be able to earn rewards such as miles, points, or cashback. In addition, there are some credit cards that offer great benefits such as mobile phone insurance, giving you extra protection when choosing to pay […]

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