Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in August 2019

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   Quest Diagnostics Data Breach — What to Do if You’re Affected

   August 22, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   If you’ve kept up with the news, you know that major data breaches seem to happen every few months, or at least a few times per year. Remember the huge Equifax data breach of 2017? That one released the sensitive personal details of over 143 million Americans, putting many people and their finances in jeopardy as a result.

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   7 Credit Card Perks that Justify the Annual Fee

   Kat Tretina August 20, 2019  •  3 Minute Read

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   When you’re shopping for a new credit card, you probably look at things like APR, rewards, and fees. But if you’ve been turning down cards because they charge an annual fee, you may want to think again.

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   Walmart Credit Card Review: Is It Right for You?

   Holly Johnson August 6, 2019  •  6 Minute Read

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   If you’re a frequent shopper at Walmart stores, you may be wondering if you could benefit from one of their co-branded credit cards. Before you decide, it helps to know about the different cards the nation’s biggest retailer offers along with how their benefits work.

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   A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

   CreditSoup Staff August 1, 2019  •  3 Minute Read

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   If you are one of the millions of Americans with less than great credit, you probably have been denied for a loan or credit card, paid higher interest rates if you received credit, or had trouble renting an apartment or home because of your low credit score. With a Credit Strong account, consumers can build credit by setting aside savings.

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