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Articles in May 2022

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   Memorial Day - Honor and Remember

   Amanda Peterson May 30, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   "May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn't free." - Sgt. Major Bill Paxton

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   5 Hacks to Earn Rewards Without Impulse Shopping

   Holly Johnson May 27, 2022  •  4 Minute Read

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   The best rewards credit cards make it easy to earn points or miles for each dollar you spend. All you have to do is sign up for the right card, use it for all your regular purchases, and watch your rewards add up over time. Learn to use credit to your advantage and avoid common pitfalls like overspending and credit card debt. Here are some tips that can help.

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   6 Ways to Build Your Credit History

   Kat Tretina May 26, 2022  •  5 Minute Read

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   When I graduated from college, apartment shopping was a nightmare. I had a good job, a decent entry-level salary and I was only looking for a small studio, yet I couldn’t get approved on my own. Because I had been starkly anti-debt and never had a credit card or car loan, I had something worse than a low credit score - I had no credit at all.

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   4 Passive Income Strategies That Aren’t as Tough as You Think

   CreditSoup Staff May 26, 2022  •  2 Minute Read

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   Boost your income with easy passive strategies that require minimal effort—learn how to make extra money without a large time or financial commitment.

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   Grow Your Own Food & Vegetables

   Amanda Peterson May 26, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Save time & money at the grocery store by having your own meat & produce on-hand at home!

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   Stop Using Paper Towels

   Amanda Peterson May 20, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   CreditSoup's #FrugalFriday: Using hand towels & dish rags instead of throw-away, single use paper towels is not only good for the bank account, it's also great for the environment! Depending on the brand you prefer, that's an average SAVINGS of $10-$30/mo or up to $300/year!

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   5 Best Places for a Summer Road Trip

   Kat Tretina May 20, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   Summer is almost here, and you're contemplating a vacation. But, you don’t need to spend a ton of money on hotels or airline tickets. You can have an epic journey with family or friends with a summer road trip. CreditSoup has 5 ideas on where to go this summer!

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   Walk or Ride A Bike If Possible

   Amanda Peterson May 12, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Today's Thrifty Thursday is more useful than ever, given the state of fuel prices! Weather is warming up, and if you live close enough to work, consider walking or riding bike.

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   Should You Marry Someone with Bad Credit?

   Holly Johnson May 12, 2022  •  5 Minute Read

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   According to recent studies, a little over half of Americans said they would not marry someone who has “bad” credit, or an extremely poor credit score. Funny enough, consumers seem to have a brighter outlook when it comes to credit card debt.

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    Pros and Cons of Using a Personal Loan for Business Expenses

    Kat Tretina May 5, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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    If you dream of starting a business or want to expand your side hustle, finding the money you need to make your goals a reality can be difficult. Most business loan lenders require you to be in operation for several years before you can qualify for a loan; if your business is new, you won’t be eligible for a loan.

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