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  1. 10 Ways to Save Money

    10 Ways to Save Money

    October 12th is National Savings Day and it’s the perfect time to get your financial life in order. If you’re looking to boost your savings or pay down debt, it’s important to take action and come up with a plan so you can meet your goals.

  2. 5 Things You Need to Know About 0% APR Offers

    5 Things You Need to Know About 0% APR Offers

    If you’re looking for a new credit card, you’re probably bombarded with different advertisements. Cards often boast high rewards, signup bonuses, and travel benefits. Another common perk is a promotional 0% annual percentage rate (APR) offer.

  3. 4 Ways to Pay Down Debt

    4 Ways to Pay Down Debt

    I'm sure you're probably overwhelmed by now and wondering "where do I even start?" to get rid of that credit card debt. Fortunately, CreditSoup has 4 ways to begin paying down that debt.

  4. How to Do a Balance Transfer in 5 Simple Steps

    How to Do a Balance Transfer in 5 Simple Steps

    ne way to tackle your debt and save money is to complete a credit card balance transfer. With this approach, you can get a lower rate, so more of your payment goes toward the principal rather than interest. It can help you save money and get out of debt faster.

  5. Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards that also offer rewards

    Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards that also offer rewards

    You don’t have to give up your ability to earn rewards in order to use a promotional financing offer. There are many cards that have both a competitive rewards program and strong promotional financing on balance transfers. Check out these 6 best balance transfer cards that also offer rewards.

  6. Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards if You Have a Ton of Debt

    Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards if You Have a Ton of Debt

    But, which balance transfer card should you get? If you have a small amount of debt that will only take a few months to pay off, nearly any 0 percent APR card could do the trick. If you’re drowning in debt and carrying more than average, on the other hand, a card with a long introductory offer and the best terms possible will leave you better off.

  7. How to Execute a Balance Transfer – and Actually Save Money

    How to Execute a Balance Transfer – and Actually Save Money

    If you have high interest credit card debt, personal loan debt, or other mounting bills, a balance transfer credit card could be the answer to your prayers. Once you qualify for a balance transfer credit card, you can score 0 percent APR on transferred balances for anywhere from 12 – 21 months. Best of all, some balance transfer credit cards offer low fees or even no fees to consumers who qualify.

  8. What You Should Know Before Doing a Balance Transfer

    What You Should Know Before Doing a Balance Transfer

    Most Americans have credit card debt, and the average household has a balance of $5,700. With the mean interest rate on credit card debt rising to 13.6% percent, your balance can quickly balloon out of control. You can end up paying hundreds or even thousands in interest fees, making it difficult to ever get out of debt.


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