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How to fly first class (almost) for free

Do you know what’s the worst? Fly to another continent in a seat that doesn’t recline and there’s so little legroom you can rest your chin on your knees. I made countless flights like this until I decided to quit cold turkey. In fact, you can do it too – it’s actually not that hard. […]

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Life insurance calculator: how much do I need?

For better or worse, you know you’re really an adult when it’s time to buy life insurance. For me, it was right after the birth of our daughter Molly. I bought a term life insurance policy so my wife Lauren wouldn’t have to worry about making ends meet or paying for Molly’s education after I […]

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6 signs it’s time to apply for a new credit card

Credit cards can offer many benefits. Cash back. Travel Rewards. They may even include hidden perks such as mobile phone insurance and wine tasting. This means that if you’re not making the most of the income available with your credit card, it might be time to try something new. It’s a good idea to check […]

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Why are Chase Ultimate Rewards scores so high?

The points you can earn with Chase Ultimate Rewards are some of the most popular of any flexible rewards credit card on the market today, and it’s easy to see why. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth above average and you have many options to earn reward points, including several credit cards that offer generous […]

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How cashback credit cards work

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 CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. What could be easier than getting some cash back on the things you […]

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Financial privilege | Money under 30

Financial privilege is a term used to describe the benefits people have in society due to their economic position. For example, people who come from wealthy families are more likely to have access to financial resources that others cannot, such as the ability to graduate from college without debt or get help starting a business. […]

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Best 0% APR Credit Cards in 2022

Summary of the best 0% APR credit cards Map name Unique Traits Awards Introduction to APR on purchases Citi Custom Cashâ„  Card $200 bonus after you spend $750 on purchases in the first three months after opening an account 5% cash back on your spend category in every billing cycle ($500 spend limit) plus an […]

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How do Travel Rewards credit cards work?

For many users of bonus credit cards, the opportunity to earn a free vacation is much more attractive than receiving cash or goods. Using Travel Rewards credit cards allows you to dream of relaxing days in beautiful places, not just reducing your credit card statement balance by a percentage or two. What is a Travel […]

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How do credit card points work?

There are over a thousand credit cards on the market today. Many of them are considered as reward cards offering points, miles or cashback for a wide variety of categories. You can maximize your spending if you use a certain card to buy groceries during the winter, or use a different card to pay for […]

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Tips and Tricks for LGBTQ+ Homebuyers

Buying a home is usually a tedious and lengthy process, but equally exciting, intimidating and humiliating at the same time. I went through this process a few years ago with my husband, and now, looking back, we were completely unprepared. While we were very passionate about becoming homeowners, we were confident that we could endure […]

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