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7 Companies Hiring Season Help Now

Kat Tretina November 28, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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The holidays are undoubtedly expensive. However, you can cut down on your expenses by taking on a part-time seasonal job. You can make more money and can often take advantage of employee discounts, which can help stretch your budget further.
5 Tips for Hanging on to Your Hard-Earned Rewards Points

CreditSoup Staff November 27, 2017 • 6 Minute Read
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From airline miles to cash back, there’s no shortage of credit card rewards. While these rewards are plentiful, a significant chunk of consumers don't benefit from the situation. A study by Princeton Survey Research Associates International found that nearly a third of credit card holders don’t redeem their hard-earned rewards.
This Rewards Card Gives You 5 Percent Back on All Your Holiday Shopping

Holly Johnson November 27, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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If you’re gearing up for the holiday shopping season and looking for new ways to save, it always helps to think outside the box. Of course you’ll scoop up bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but your deal-seeking doesn’t have to end there. With the right rewards credit card, you could get 5 percent cash back – or a 5 percent discount on most of your holiday gift-giving this year.
No, You Shouldn’t Get a Disney Credit Card (Here’s What to Do Instead)

Holly Johnson November 20, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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With the Disney Premier Visa credit card, they say, you can rack up meaningful rewards to use at Disney parks. What they don’t tell you, however, is that you’ll likely be better off with a different rewards card that does not feature playful Disney characters on the front.
Tips on Smart Budgeting for Black Friday

CreditSoup Staff November 20, 2017 • 1 Minute Read
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We’ve come up with a Black Friday blueprint that will help you make it out of the weekend of deals with your sanity — and finances — intact.
Save This Holiday Season With Discounted Gift Cards

Kat Tretina November 17, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Last year, Americans planned to spend $929 on holiday gifts. That number doesn’t even touch on decorations, holiday outfits, or travel expenses. To pay for those gifts, many people turn to credit cards. But, thanks to high interest rates, their credit card balance can grow over time and it can take months to pay it off.
Best Business Credit Cards for office supply purchases

Jason Steele November 16, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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To get the most out of your office supply purchases, you need to use the right credit card. The right small business card can offer you bonus rewards from all your purchases at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and any other office supply store.
What You Need to Know Before Black Friday

Kat Tretina November 14, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is noted as the biggest day for retailers of the year. Millions of people turn out in stores and online to score deals on electronics, clothes, and more. But before you camp out at the nearest department store at 2:00 a.m., it’s important to know that Black Friday isn’t always what it seems.
The Best Business Credit Cards for Your Side Hustle

Kat Tretina November 8, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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Getting a business credit card can not only help you keep your business and personal expenses separate, but some also offer rewards and other features that are specifically tailored to your business. They can help you save money on expenses so you can take home more profit.