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What is dollar cost averaging: the best way to invest?

Want great investment advice? Buy low, sell high. This desirable but overly simplistic strategy means that you must buy shares at a low price and sell them at a higher price, resulting in a profit from the trade. The problem with this kind of advice is that you need to know when to bottom in […]

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How to request a credit limit increase with Bank of America

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. Increasing your credit limit with Bank of America credit cards can give you […]

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Removing the influence of an authorized user on credit?

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. Adding your partner as an authorized user to your credit card is one […]

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Credit Score Requirements for Credit Card Approval

You can also check your credit score with a service like my fico Evaluate or get your estimate for free with any of these free credit monitoring services. Once you know your credit score, you can avoid being rejected when buying a new credit card by choosing a card for which you have an above-average […]

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Discover vs. Discover Student

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. Whether you’re a student buying your first credit card or a parent comparing […]

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Is it possible to close a credit card with a balance

You can indeed close a credit card that still has a balance, but it’s very important that you keep making payments – at least the minimum – until the card is paid off. One of the most important factors that affects your credit score is your credit utilization rate, or how much of your existing […]

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Chase Ink Business Cash vs. Ink Business 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. If you’re a small business owner and love cash back, Chase has two […]

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How to finance an engagement ring

Aside from houses and cars, a diamond engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases most people make in their lives. As with everything, it’s always better to save money up front and pay cash for a modest engagement ring. This will help you avoid buying a ring you can’t afford and save you from […]

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Understanding Sinking Fund for Better Budgeting

It is difficult to cover significant expenses in a short time. Some people go into debt because of this. A well-established sinking fund helps protect against unexpected life events, protects your financial goals and contribute to better budgeting. What is a sinking fund? A sinking fund is a cash reserve in your account that holds […]

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How to switch to a new credit card from the same bank

Switching to another card from the same issuer might seem like the perfect solution to a number of credit card problems. By doing this, you may receive a better or simpler remuneration, a higher line of credit, or a lower interest rate. One very practical reason for cardholders to switch is to swap a card […]

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