Chase-Freedom-Unlimited-2.jpg

How do I plan to use Chase Freedom Unlimited

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. I’m a committed planner, so much so that I’ve already bought a cemetery […]

Continue Reading
452_0-APR-Balance-Transfers-Can-Save-Thousands-In-Interest.jpg

Should I transfer my credit card balance?

Transferring a zero interest balance can be a financial lifeline to help you avoid modest credit card debt. But for some, transferring the balance can actually make your debt situation the worst. Here’s how to know if you should apply for a credit card balance transfer or not. What is a balance transfer? Simply put, […]

Continue Reading
Credit-card-rental-car-insurance.png

Car insurance when renting a credit card

Today’s bonus cards are full of hidden perks that could save you $1,000. And you may not even be aware of some of these goodies unless you delve into your card benefits guide (which you’ve probably reworked). Meme from the author, made with imgflip (original image source unknown) One such advantage is the rental car […]

Continue Reading
Untitled-7-12.jpeg

Full credit card repayment

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 happen to get unexpected financial luck, you may decide to pay […]

Continue Reading
ParentsWithBaby-2.jpg

Paid maternity (and paternity) leave

This is an exciting time. You are preparing to welcome a child into your family and you know that you will need some free time. While you may be guaranteed to keep your job since you are attached to your toddler, thanks to Family sick leave law (FMLA), paid maternity (or paternity) leave is not […]

Continue Reading
credit-card-expiration-date.jpeg

Credit card validity | 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. Nothing lasts forever, including credit cards. If your credit card is about to […]

Continue Reading
which-credit-bureaus-do-issuers-pull-from.jpeg

What credit bureaus do issuers use to get your loan?

Almost every time you apply for a credit card, the card issuer will carefully review your credit report to check your creditworthiness. The only exception is credit cards with preferential charges, which are very few. In either case, the card issuer may request your credit report from any or all of the three major credit […]

Continue Reading
what-are-the-benefits-of-using-credit-cards.jpg

What are the benefits of credit cards?

If you have credit cards, you probably use them. But, most likely, you are not aware of all the benefits that they provide to you as a consumer. Of course, you understand that these are convenient financial products that can be used for everyday purchases, but their benefits go much deeper. We turned to experts […]

Continue Reading
Experian-go-build-your-own-credit-report.jpg

Experian Go, a tool to create your own credit report

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. Major changes took place in U.S. credit reports in early 2022, and they […]

Continue Reading
rainbow_wage_gap.png

The LGBTQ+ Pay Gap: How to Get What You Deserve

Many of us are aware of the gender pay gap — even after all these years, women still earn, on average, only $0.82 for every dollar that men earn. Unfortunately, this is far from the only pay gap in the US. And, as with other wage gaps, LGBTQ+ people of color face the biggest gap. […]

Continue Reading