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Articles in February 2018

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   3 Times a Short-Term Loan Can Be a Lifesaver

   Kat Tretina February 28, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   There’s a big difference between a real emergency that justifies a short-term loan and a skippable expense. If you find yourself in any of these situations, a short-term loan may be your best bet.

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   How to Find Affordable Home Insurance

   Kat Tretina February 22, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   Homeowners’ insurance can be expensive. If you are looking for a home insurance policy, but are put off by the cost, here are some helpful tips to get you the best price for your homeowners insurance.

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   The Best Rewards Cards for a Valentine’s Day Splurge

   Holly Johnson February 18, 2018  •  4 Minute Read

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   If you are hoping to score a slightly more exciting or luxurious Valentine’s Day this year, however, certain rewards and travel credit cards can help. Not only do some dole out rewards you can use for an epic gift, but some rewards are a gift on their own.Here are some of our favorite cards for an epic Valentine’s Day.

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   8 Money Resolutions You Couldn’t Mess Up if You Tried

   Holly Johnson February 15, 2018  •  6 Minute Read

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   New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to set new goals at the end of the year. No matter your past indiscretions or whether or not you improved your life last year, a new year means a new opportunity to get things right. If you’re looking for an easy way to stick to your money goals this year, try these strategies:

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   How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

   Kat Tretina February 8, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   The average person spends $140 on Valentine’s Day, which can feel impossible if you have little money to spend on the holiday. If you are strapped for cash but have a special someone to share the day with, never fear, a great Valentine’s Day date doesn’t need to break the bank.

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   How to Overcome Holiday Debt With a Balance Transfer

   Kat Tretina February 6, 2018  •  4 Minute Read

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   It’s hard to say for sure how much your holiday credit card or store card debt will cost you because it depends on how long it takes you to pay it off. To give you an idea of what to expect, we’ll offer a couple of different scenarios:

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   Financing Your Small Business

   CreditSoup Staff February 1, 2018  •  1 Minute Read

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   Looking for financing options for your small business? Check out our info graphic for details and steps you can take to help get you started.

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