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Will a New Rewards Credit Card Harm My Credit Score?

Holly Johnson December 31, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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It’s smart to wonder how getting a new credit card will affect your credit score. After all, your credit score can impact the interest rate you’ll pay on credit cards and other loans. Learn more about your credit score and if a new rewards credit card would harm it.
Why You Need to Switch to Online Banking

Kat Tretina December 28, 2018 • 2 Minute Read
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When it comes to banking, it’s easy to stick with what’s comfortable. You likely signed up for a bank account with a local branch while you were a teenager — if not younger. If you’re like many, you probably are still with that same bank, even though your finances have changed.
How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan for 2019

Kat Tretina December 21, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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Whether you get insurance through your employer or through the Health Insurance Marketplace on Healthcare.gov, it’s important to understand how insurance works before choosing a health insurance plan for 2019. Below are 5 common health insurance questions and answers that will help you choose the right plan.
Using Your First Credit Card To Improve Your Credit

CreditSoup Staff December 19, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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It’s important that you have the right information before applying for your first credit card. Building good credit from the beginning is much easier than recovering from negative marks on your credit score. Follow these tips to build good credit with your first credit card.
Why Gift Cards Could Be the Worst Holiday Gift You Can Give

Holly Johnson December 14, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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With so much thought and money poured into the holiday spending season, it’s easy to wonder why we still give our dear family members and friends gift cards each year. When you really think about it, gift cards are easily the most generic gift you can give!
Protect Yourself in the Wake of the Marriott Data Breach

Adam West December 11, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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At this point in our society, the number and regularity of data breaches mean it’s safe to assume most of us have been the victim of some type of data theft. But, no matter how common data theft may be these days, the associated risks are not to be taken lightly.
Which is Better for the Holidays: Personal Loan or Credit Card?

Kat Tretina December 9, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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With the holidays just around the corner, many people are worrying about how to pay for the holidays. Between gifts, travel, decor, and meals, the holiday budget can quickly spiral out of control.
How to Get the Most Money for Your Cell Phone

Kat Tretina December 4, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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While it may be tempting to just trade it in for a new phone because of convenience, you may be throwing money away. Instead, check out these five tips to get the most money for your phone.
How to Boost Your Credit Limit

Kat Tretina December 3, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When you get your first credit card, your credit limit is typically very low. It could be as small as a few hundreds dollars. While getting a credit card is a great step in building your credit, having such a small credit limit can be frustrating.