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Capital One Miles Compensation Guide

After updating both the rewards credit cards and the travel portal, the Capital One Travel rewards program has managed to rise in the ranks and compete with other trusted travel programs such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. Nearly all Capital One credit cards now offer access to the Capital One Travel […]

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Citi Custom Cash Card Benefits Guide

If you need a cashback card that suits your lifestyle, Citi Custom Cash℠ Card may be what you are looking for. This card offers cashback that is adjusted based on how you spend from month to month, rewarding you with 5% cashback on your spend category up to $500 each month. Rewards are earned in […]

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How to Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Money

You’ve probably noticed that most financial websites, books, and professionals offer the same piece of advice to anyone who wants to get their financial health in order: start budgeting. There is a reason for this. Like it or not, budgeting works. But sometimes really sticking to a budget seems impossible. The first step to budgeting […]

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How to Buy Bonds: A Beginner’s Guide

Even if you’re new to bonds, you probably already know three things about them: They are low risk They are not as interesting as stocks Old people love them All three are 100% correct. But once you understand how they work and what their best hidden qualities are, you realize that bonds have a lot […]

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Ally Bank Credit Card Guide

Ally Bank is a subsidiary of Ally Financial, a popular online financial services company that offers a range of products including checking and savings accounts, CDs, mortgages, auto loans and investment services. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Sandy, Utah. Ally Bank recently introduced three credit cards: Ally Unlimited Cash Back Mastercard®, […]

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Update Map Guide

For large purchases, the debate between using a credit card or using a personal loan is big. Credit cards offer more flexibility to make multiple purchases and pay them off over time, but personal loans have structured repayment schedules and competitive interest rates. But what if you could combine all the best features of both […]

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How to Buy Gold: A Beginner’s Guide

You may have seen the WE BUY GOLD billboards on the sides of the highway. Or an episode from South Park that makes fun of these places. Source: Giphy.com Either way, you’re probably wondering if it’s legal to buy and hold gold as an investment — and how to do it the right way. I […]

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Chase Freedom Flex Benefits Guide

Depending on how you spend, you can earn a lot of money with Chase Freedom Flex℠. This card rewards changing categories throughout the year – such as purchases you make at wholesale clubs, grocery stores, or gas stations – in which you get a 5 percent refund (on purchases up to $1,500 per quarter after […]

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Capital One Platinum Benefits 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. The Capital One Platinum Credit Card offers simple and straightforward benefits designed for […]

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Discover Student Cashback Benefits Guide

Back in the day, credit card companies forced people to sign up for their products on campus by offering cheap perks like frisbees or t-shirts. Those days are long gone, but credit card companies can still offer student enrollment temptations in the form of card perks and bonuses. Take advantage of the Discover it® Cash […]

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