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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.
7 Things to Do Now to Protect Your Finances from Covid-19

Kat Tretina March 19, 2020 • 5 Minute Read
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The coronavirus pandemic has already had a significant impact on our daily lives, and it’s even started affecting our bank accounts. Whether you’ve already been affected or are simply preparing for the worst, here are seven things you can do now to protect your finances.
Is the Credit One Bank® Platinum X5 Visa® the Right Card for You?

Kat Tretina February 10, 2020 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’re making purchases with a credit card and aren’t using a rewards card, you’re losing out on free money. You could be earning valuable cash back, miles, or points on every purchase you make, even if you have less-than-perfect credit. One option available is the Credit One Bank® Platinum X5 Visa® Credit Card. But how can you decide if it’s the right card for you out of the hundreds out there? Here are seven factors to consider.
Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Credit Card Review

Holly Johnson November 20, 2019 • 5 Minute Read
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Consumers looking for a new airline loyalty program may be surprised at just how versatile miles earned with the Alaska Airlines program can be. No matter what you think, these miles are good for a lot more than a trip to the “Last Frontier.”
Kohl’s Credit Card Review: Get Exclusive Access to 12 Sales a Year

Kat Tretina September 13, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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The Kohl’s Charge Card is a retail card, which means it can only be used at Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com. That’s pretty typical of a store-branded card, but one thing to keep in mind is that the Kohl’s card has a very high APR. Carrying a balance will cost you in interest fees.