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Cosigner vs. Authorized User: Which Do You Need?

Ashley Dull August 26, 2020 • 6 Minute Read
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Although complex, the ins and outs of consumer credit aren’t actually that hard to understand. Unfortunately, the vast amount of lingo and jargon inherent in finance can often make it feel as though you’re trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces.
How to Create a Mid-Year Money Goals Review

Holly Johnson July 22, 2020 • 5 Minute Read
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Building wealth is a long-term game that requires patience and forward thinking. Of course, those who start saving and investing early tend to have the best results. For that reason, it’s smart to create annual goals as well as five-year, ten-year, and even twenty-year financial goals.
5 Side Hustles That Pay $20/Hr and Up

Kat Tretina July 15, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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The term side hustle has become quite popular lately and for good reason. Most of us could use some extra money in the bank. The reality is, many side hustle jobs are easier to get started than you think.
Can You Pay for Uber or Lyft with a Prepaid Debit Card?

CreditSoup Staff June 23, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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It's important to know the various payment options for ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft
6 Painless Ways to Meet Credit Card Bonus Spending Requirements

Kat Tretina June 11, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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While it may feel like you have to go on a mega shopping spree to qualify for the bonus, there’s no need to go into debt to meet the minimum spending requirement. In fact, there are six easy ways to meet the requirement without going broke.
What is Chase’s “Pay Yourself Back” Program?

Chelsea Denning June 5, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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The Chase Ultimate Rewards® Program has been long known for allowing people to redeem points for free flights and hotels. With travel not on people’s minds as much given the current Pandemic situation, Chase® came out with a great new alternative for those points you can be racking up on your Chase® card. It’s called the Pay Yourself Back Program.
Easiest Credit Cards to Get for a 600 Credit Score

Chelsea Denning April 16, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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If you have a credit score around 600, you may be wondering which credit cards you would qualify for. Most credit card issuers would consider this poor to fair credit. If you have felt frustrated from not getting approved for a card in the past these are the cards you should apply for if you have a 600 credit score.
What Is a Recession? And How Do I Prepare For It?

Holly Johnson March 31, 2020 • 5 Minute Read
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Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, has threatened to shut down our businesses and our lives for weeks and months to come. All of a sudden, our economy went from a period of rapid growth into a barrel roll toward a recession in a matter of weeks.
How Banks and Credit Card Issuers are Helping Consumers During the COVID-19 Crisis

Holly Johnson March 25, 2020 • 4 Minute Read
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Economic upheaval caused by COVID-19 will come with some inevitable consequences, and that’s particularly true when it comes to consumer finances. Banks and lenders are doing their part to lessen the damage and make keeping up with bills considerably easier.