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How to Fly to Italy for Free Using Miles and Points

How to Fly to Italy for Free Using Miles and Points

Learn how you can fly to Italy for free using miles and...

How to Fly to Paris for Free Using Miles and Points

Learn how to fly to Paris and France for free using miles and points earned from credit cards and airline frequent flyer programs.

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster

Need a credit card payoff strategy? Here‘s how to lower your interest rates, utilize balance transfer credit cards, and use other methods to get out of debt.

Should Freelancers Get a Business Credit Card?

Should Freelancers Get a Business Credit Card?

Find out whether it is a smart financial move for freelancers to...

Is It Better to Settle Credit Card Debt or Repay the Full Amount?

Is It Better to Settle Credit Card Debt or Repay the Full Amount?

When offered to settle your credit card debt, compared it to repaying...

Can Your Credit Card Company Raise Your APR Out of Nowhere?

Find out whether your credit card company can raise your interest rate (APR) out of nowhere and what you can do if it ever happens to your account.

Thomas (TJ) Porter

5 Ways Millennials Can Benefit from Using Credit Cards

Financially savvy millennials should keep these five credit card best practices in mind when applying for their first piece of plastic.

How to Fly to Spain Free Using Miles and Points

How to Fly to Spain Free Using Miles and Points

Find out which credit card travel rewards and airline frequent flyer programs...

Five Lessons in Credit Card Risk You Need to Know

David Incandenza

Five Lessons in Credit Card Risk You Need to Know

Schools don't teach students about the risks of credit card indebtedness so...

What to do When Chase Cancels Your Credit Card

When Chase decides to cancel your credit card account, it doesn't always work out well for your. Learn what you can do in response.

4 Steps to Getting a Credit Limit Increase

If you are a responsible spender, getting your creditors to increase your credit card limit shouldn't be too hard. Here are some tips to get you going.

Late Credit Card Payment? Here’s What to Do

Late Credit Card Payment? Here’s What to Do

If you‘re late on a credit card payment - or missed on...

4 Steps To Avoid Credit Card Debt

4 Steps To Avoid Credit Card Debt

If you’re new to having a card or just nervous about accumulating...

7 Habits to Improve Your Credit Score

There are some bad habits people pick up over the years that hurt their credit. Here are 7 bad habits you should avoid in order improve your credit score.

Cash or Credit Card: Which is the Best Way to Pay?

When it comes to making a purchase, should you use cash or credit? Here's how you can discover the payment method that will work best for your financial goals.

Should You Use a Credit Card to Get Cash from ATM?

Should You Use a Credit Card to Get Cash from ATM?

What can you do when bills are due and you‘re strapped for...

How to Pay Off Debt with 0% Balance Transfer Card

How to Pay Off Debt with 0% Balance Transfer Card

Follow suggestions on the best way to use a zero percent credit...

Does Credit Card Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit Score?

As your debt piles up you may consider consolidating it. But have you thought about the implications of this? Learn how debt consolidation can hurt your credit score.

How Closing a Credit Card Impacts Your Credit Score

Closing a credit card seems easy. But first, find out how closing an account can affect your credit score negatively.

7 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

7 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

While small mistakes and slip-ups are inevitable, understand the biggest credit card...

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

How many credit cards do you need to build credit or earn...

4 Ways to Avoid Fees When Paying Taxes With Credit Cards

You can use credit cards to pay for your income taxes, but be prepared for convenience fees for that privilege. See how to save the most money if you doing it.

How to Get the Most Miles from Your Frequent Flyer Programs

Learn how you can get the most value from your frequent flyer miles through your favorite airline loyalty programs, including free flights and more.

9 Signs That You Have Too Much Debt

9 Signs That You Have Too Much Debt

These are the tell-tale signs that you have too much debt. Learn...

6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved

6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved

Learn what to do next if your FICO credit score is up....

How to Pay Your Rent with a Credit Card

Find out about the different companies that allow you to pay your rent with a credit card. But, watch out for the card processing convenience fees.

Thomas (TJ) Porter

Credit Card Points Transfer Programs: Maximize Your Travel Redemptions

Find out why credit card points transfer programs are so great for turning points and miles into free flights and hotel stays worth hundreds of dollars.

Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit?

Thomas (TJ) Porter

Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit?

You've heard that it benefits your credit score to carry a small...

Which Payments You Should Avoid Making With a Credit Card

Valencia Patrice Higuera

Which Payments You Should Avoid Making With a Credit Card

Credit cards have a place in our finances, yet buying the wrong...

What Are Smart Ways to Use Credit Card Concierge Services

Learn how you can make the most of your credit card concierge services and what credit cards offer this service that helps you book trips, restaurants and more.

Christina Majaski

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