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That’s right, FICO credit scores are now available for free. You just have to know where to look (Hint, look here!). [Read more…]
Many people overspend on their loved ones during the holidays, even going into “holiday debt” to do so.
If that sounds like you, don’t worry – you’re not alone.
In fact, a recent survey found Americans racked up an average of $1,054 in debt this past holiday season.
We want to help, so here are seven detailed tips to eliminate your holiday debt fast. [Read more…]
If you are confused about balance transfer credit cards it’s likely because you’ve heard some of the myths about them.
Believe me, I get it. I’ve been there.
There are so many myths about balance transfer credit cards, it can be hard to distinguish the truth from the fantasy.
Well, good news.
Today we’re covering all the myths of balance transfer credit cards and breaking them down one-by-one. Keep reading to discover the truth so that you can make better financial decisions. [Read more…]
One of the biggest frustrations that come with paying down your credit cards, is that a large amount of your money goes towards the interest on the account.
With so much money tied up in interest, it’s very difficult to make headway and ultimately pay off your cards.
And if you aren’t able to pay more than the minimum payment, paying off your debt is next to impossible.
Enter bi-weekly credit card payments.
By using a bi-weekly payment strategy, you can direct more money towards the principal debt, and [Read more…]
Transferring your debt to a 0% interest balance transfer credit card seems like a no-brainer right?
You pay no interest for a promotional period of time so 100% of your payment will go to the principal.
It sounds like a win-win, but that’s not always the case.
To determine if transferring your debt to a balance transfer card makes sense for you, it’s helpful to know all the benefits and downsides or these popular cards.
We’ve put together this complete list of the pros and cons of balance transfer credit cards to help you decide if you should transfer your balance. [Read more…]