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10 Signs You Ought to Get Another Credit Card
Another credit card… what, are you nuts?Before you close this page, keep in mind that a properly managed credit card is a great way to build your credit history. For some, it may be the only way to...
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This One Ratio Is the Key to a Good Credit Score
A credit score is a bit like the Da Vinci Code; it's a serpentine web of myth and mystery that's hard to crack. But there is a Holy Grail of sorts here too. Of all the different factors that feed into...
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How One Inspiring Saver Found True Love, Shook Off Debt Denial, and Paid Off...
American debt is on the rise, up 3.8% from last year. We're carrying higher mortgage balances, more credit card debt, and significantly higher student loan burdens (which are up an astonishing 11.5%...
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Never Use Cash for These 11 Things
Some people only make their purchases in cash in order to avoid accumulating debt. Others swear by credit cards in order to earn rewards. But most people use a mix of cash and card. So which purchases...
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Data Breaches
Every week the news seems flooded with yet another example of a retail data breach. These data breaches have exposed the credit card information of millions of consumers.While retailers scramble to...
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11 Ways Your Credit Card Will Save You Money While Holiday Shopping
Take a stroll through any big box retailer and you'll find that part of the store has already been transformed into a winter wonderland. Elaborate displays house inflatable lawn decorations, tree...
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How Cash Rewards Credit Cards Really Work
Anymore, it doesn't make a lot of sense to get a credit card if you aren't receiving some sort of rewards benefit. If you are going to use credit to make purchases, then you might as well recoup some...
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Read This to Maximize Your Rewards and Cash Back This Holiday Season
Tis the season for shopping, and for most of us that means swiping some plastic. Did you know that choosing the right credit card for your purchases is more important than ever during the holiday...
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7 Ways Auto-Payments Can Screw You
Setting up automatic bill payments can be a great way to avoid late fees and save time. But if your attitude is "set it and forget it," auto-payments can also come back and bite you in the butt. (See...
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Capital One 360: A Competitive Banking Option
It's been a few years since Capital One bought ING DIRECT, the popular bank that conducted most of its operations online. (See also: 7 Banks Still Offering Free Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts)For...
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11 Small Ways to Make Your Mom Happy
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How to Simultaneously Buy and Sell a House
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home. Selling a home is an overwhelming experience. Buying a home is an overwhelming experience. When...
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5 Appraisal Facts That Could Save You Big Money
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home.An appraisal is a professional’s opinion of your home’s market value. Lenders will order an appraisal...
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Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home.Buying your first home (or a subsequent one) may fill you with excitement. Making the decision to...
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When Is the Best Time to Lock in a Mortgage Rate?
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home.Big-ticket purchases are prone to freak us out. Simply put, the stakes are higher. And since a home is...
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Earn Up to $500 Bonus from Capital One 360 Savings
Special Bonus Offer! Open your first 360 Savings Account and earn up to $500! Offer ends 7/31! Details below. It's been a few years since Capital One bought ING DIRECT, the popular bank that conducted...
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12 Crucial Things Homebuyers Overlook at Open Houses
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home.I yell at my TV. I can’t help doing this when watching reality real estate shows, where home shoppers...
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Start Investing Today: Acorns Lets You Invest Your Change While You Shop
What if you were able to automatically invest some money, every day, in small stress-free amounts? Could investing be that simple? Yep. Just sign up for Acorns.Acorns' message is simple: plant your...
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4 Steps to Finding Your Mortgage Lender
Sponsored by Chase Mortgage Banking. Review their resources to help you find and finance your home.I vividly remember signing my first mortgage agreement, my hand trembling slightly as I held the pen....
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Chase Total Checking and Savings: Easy Everyday Banking
Years ago, when you wanted to open a checking or savings account at a bank, you'd head over to a bank in your neighborhood. These days, setting up a new account no longer requires a live person to walk...
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