Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in November 2018

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   New FICO Scoring Model Could Be Coming: What This Means

   Holly Johnson November 26, 2018  •  4 Minute Read

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   If you believe this new scoring model could benefit you, it’s important to understand how your banking data could play a role. FICO has mentioned how your checking, savings, and money market history can be used to boost your credit score in some cases, but what does that mean?

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   Earn 10% Back on Holiday Shopping with A Single Cash-Back Card

   Holly Johnson November 20, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   While an array of cash-back credit cards can help you maximize your holiday spending, one card — the Discover it® Cash Back — is offering more rewards than its competitors in certain categories. However, there are a few caveats to consider.

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   Discover it® Cash Back Review

   Holly Johnson November 18, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   If you’re looking for a way to earn more than the standard 1% cash back many no-fee rewards cards offer, you may want to consider the Discover it® Cash Back.This card does offer unlimited 1% cash back on your everyday purchases, but you also earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent in categories that rotate each quarter.

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   Best Rewards Cards for Holiday Shopping

   Holly Johnson November 18, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   If you plan to shop for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays this year, it’s only natural to wonder if a credit card could leave you better off. After all, many credit cards offer travel rewards or cash-back and some offer consumer protections such as guaranteed returns and extended warranties.

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   Improving Your Credit While you’re Still In Debt

   CreditSoup Staff November 8, 2018  •  4 Minute Read

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   Just because you can pay off your debt in large increments or all at onece doesn’t mean you can’t improve your credit score. Follow these simple step to improve your credit while your still in debt.

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   Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card Review

   Holly Johnson November 7, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card offers an exceptional rate of cash-back without charging an annual fee. In addition to ongoing rewards, consumers can also earn bonus cash just for signing up and meeting a minimum spending requirement.

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   Should You Use Your Credit Cards to Pay Your Utilities?

   Brittney Mayer November 2, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   Humans are creatures of habit; we like routines and rituals that keep our lives in order. But while routine can be comforting, there are certainly some regular activities that most of us would happily forgo — like sitting down to pay the bills every month.

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