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Articles in June 2023

  1. 5 Ways CreditSoup Consumer Connect Can Supercharge Your Credit

    5 Ways CreditSoup Consumer Connect Can Supercharge Your Credit

    CreditSoup Consumer Connect matches you with the best credit cards for your credit range. By matching your credit profile to our partnered banks, CreditSoup Consumer Connect matches you with pre-qualified offers to give you the best cards with the best odds of approval.

  2. Spend Wisely - Buy A Car You Can Afford

    Spend Wisely - Buy A Car You Can Afford

    We know the fancy car with all the bells & whistles is nice to have. However, when you take a quick peek at your bank account, that idea may differ. Wise Spend Wednesday this week talks about buying an affordable car.

  3. Make Gifts Instead of Buying Them

    Make Gifts Instead of Buying Them

    Money's tight. I get it. However, it's birthday & wedding season. Why not make gifts instead of buying them? This week's Frugal Friday touches on gift giving and how to save money doing so.

  4. Use Cash & Points to Save Money on Hotel Stays

    Use Cash & Points to Save Money on Hotel Stays

    If you’re a frequent traveler, you’re probably a member of a hotel-branded loyalty program or you may have a travel rewards credit card. These programs help you earn points which you can use to book future hotel stays.

  5. Top 5 Things To Do For Your Father

    Top 5 Things To Do For Your Father

    It's Father's Day and let's be honest... most father's do quite a bit for their children and wife. But realistically, do they really want that funny t-shirt or coffee mug? Probably not. They'd probably appreciate a day to relax, and not have to worry about fixing a tire, looking at the car, or checking off the "honey do" list. CreditSoup has narrowed it down to the top 5 things your father would appreciate for Father's Day.

  6. How to Boost Your Credit Score Quickly So You Can Earn Rewards

    How to Boost Your Credit Score Quickly So You Can Earn Rewards

    Earning cash back or travel rewards can be a dream come true, but it’s a dream that’s out of reach for many. The reality is, rewards and travel credit cards are only available to consumers with good or excellent credit. The rest of the world is forced to miss out, relying on boring credit cards with few perks or benefits.

  7. How Do Credit Scores Vary by Age and Region?

    How Do Credit Scores Vary by Age and Region?

    Most people don’t realize how important their credit score is until it’s time to purchase a home, finance a car, or borrow money for any other reason. It’s always smart to know your current credit score, as well as the steps you can take to improve it.

  8. Wise Spend Tip: Shop Around For Insurance

    Wise Spend Tip: Shop Around For Insurance

    Shopping around for insurance should be done periodically to get the best deals on premiums. Don't be afraid to explore other options. Our Wise Spend Wednesday discusses the importance of purchasing insurance, and why it doesn't hurt to shop around. Here are 4 key point as to why you should.

  9. 3 Smart Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan

    3 Smart Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan

    Personal loans are a popular way to borrow because they’re typically easy to get and don’t require any collateral. To help you determine whether you’re right to consider a personal loan, we’ll cover three good reasons to apply for a personal loan, and also a few bad ones.

  10. 4 Ways to Turn Extra Space Into a Goldmine

    4 Ways to Turn Extra Space Into a Goldmine

    If you look around your home or garage and see extra space or unoccupied rooms, you could be seeing dollar signs. You can earn cash from spare space without having to spend a ton of time prepping or marketing. Here are some ways you can turn unused living or storage space into money, fast.


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