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When Is it Time to Take Out a Business Loan for Your Side Gig?

Kat Tretina January 26, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When your side gig takes off, it's not uncommon to hit a wall. You've expanded your small business to its capacity with the supplies, space and inventory you have now. To make it go further, you need more money. Here are three ways to know it’s time to add more capital to your business, and where to go to find it.
How the Republican Tax Plan Will Affect You

Kat Tretina January 24, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When Republicans first unveiled their plans for a new tax plan, critics tore it apart. Now that the bill is becoming a reality, it’s important to understand just how it will affect you and your finances.
Save On Airfare: 5 Tips to Never Pay for Checked Baggage Again

Holly Johnson January 18, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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In terms of saving on checked baggage, there are several strategies to avoid this cost – which can easily add up to $200 round-trip for a family of four - altogether. Before you head out on your next getaway, consider these strategies:
Should I Invest in Cryptocurrency?

Kat Tretina January 17, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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But just because an investment is trending doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. To help you decide if it’s right for you, let’s explore what cryptocurrencies are, the three major types and where to invest. We’ll also discuss some of the pitfalls that are unavoidable with these investments.
Using Short Term Loans Responsibly

Kat Tretina January 15, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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Short term loans have a bad reputation for creating a debt cycle that is difficult to escape. However, if used responsibly, short term loans can help out in an emergency or with an unexpected expense. There are number of options for those seeking short term loan possibilities.
Financial Resolutions - How to Reach your New Year Goals

CreditSoup Staff January 5, 2018 • 1 Minute Read
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In order to conquer debt and regain financial control in the New Year, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with some key terms and strategies.
5 Best Rewards Cards for Your Massive Daycare Bill

Holly Johnson December 22, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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If you’re looking for ways to rack up rewards through regular spending, why not take a look at your daycare bill? You’re probably paying a lot for care, so it makes sense to look for ways to benefit. Provided you can pay your daycare bill with a credit card every month (and pay it off), this strategy could help you rack up a ton of rewards with little effort on your part.
5 Overlooked Tax Benefits for Millennials

Kat Tretina December 21, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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As a recent graduate, making ends meet can be tough. Between rent, student loan payments, and utilities, there’s not much left over for anything else. The idea of owing the government even more during tax season can be terrifying.
4 Last-Minute Rewards Cards that Let You Double Dip This Year and Next

Holly Johnson December 19, 2017 • 6 Minute Read
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The downside that comes with pursuing travel credit cards that fall into this category is that most, if not all, come with large annual fees. But, if you’re a steady traveler who can benefit from a large signup bonus and all the benefits, cards that let you “double dip” in this way can really pay off.