Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in July 2019

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   Summer Vacation Options that Won’t Break Your Budget

   Holly Johnson July 26, 2019

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   Summer is in full swing, and the long sunny days are likely making you long for some fun time away. And there’s no better time to soak up all this world has to offer than during the warm summer months. There’s just one problem: How can you take a vacation when you’re on a budget?

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   What Credit Score You Need to Qualify for the Most Popular Credit Cards

   Kat Tretina July 24, 2019

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   To qualify for a strong rewards credit card, you’ll likely need a high credit score. More basic cards have lower requirements, so it’s easier to get approved for a card.

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   Could Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 15% Affect Rewards?

   Kat Tretina July 17, 2019

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   Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced new legislation that would cap credit card interest rates at just 15%. But what would that change mean for credit card rewards?

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   7 Tips for staying debt-free

   Kat Tretina July 11, 2019

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   Being 100% debt-free is a worthy dream. However, lifestyle inflation and external pressures can make it difficult to stay out of debt once you’ve paid it down. If you’ve recently become debt-free, follow these tips to prevent racking up a balance all over again.

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   Sears Credit Card Review: Is It Worth Opening an Account?

   Kat Tretina July 3, 2019

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   If you’re a frequent shopper at Sears, you may be considering signing up for a Sears credit card to take advantage of special sales and financing offers. But is the card worth it?