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The Indigo® Mastercard®: Your Gateway to a Fresh Financial Start

Amanda Peterson May 22, 2025 • 2 Minute Read
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The Indigo® Mastercard® is designed for people with less-than-perfect credit, offering a $700 limit with no security deposit or application fee. It helps users build credit by reporting to major bureaus and fits a variety of lifestyles. Easy eligibility and wide acceptance make it a solid choice for a fresh financial start.
Memorial Day Savings & Summer Fun: A Budget-Friendly Guide

Johnny Monroe May 15, 2025 • 4 Minute Read
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Don't let financial worries hold you back from enjoying the season! This guide is packed with budgeting strategies to help you maximize your summer fun. Also explore how CreditSoup's powerful comparison tools can help you find the perfect credit card!
Discover Your Lucky Pot of Savings!

Amanda Peterson March 9, 2025 • 2 Minute Read
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St. Patrick's Day is about celebrating Irish culture and having fun. By planning ahead and getting creative, you can enjoy the holiday without pinching your pennies green. CreditSoup has the details.
Is Filing Your Own Taxes Good or Bad?

Amanda Peterson February 28, 2025 • 3 Minute Read
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Is filing your own taxes a smart move? It can save money and offer control, but risks errors and missed deductions. CreditSoup weighs the pros and cons to let you decide what's best.
EarnIn App Review: Access Your Pay Before Payday

Amanda Peterson February 14, 2025 • 3 Minute Read
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Is the EarnIn App legit? The short answer is Yes. EarnIn allows you to access up to $150 per day, with a maximum of $750 between paydays - based upon your income. With EarnIn’s Lightning Speed feature, you can get money deposited into your bank account in minutes for a small fee. It also tracks your work hours to calculate how much money you’re eligible to withdraw. See EarnIn.com for more details.
Build Big Credit with CreditStrong’s MAGNUM — The Largest Credit Builder in the Nation

Amanda Peterson February 11, 2025 • 2 Minute Read
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MAGNUM by CreditStrong is the nation’s largest credit builder, offering flexible plans to help individuals establish $2,000 to $30,000 in credit while improving their credit scores. With proven results and structured payment options, MAGNUM is a powerful tool for those looking to strengthen their financial profile.
10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Kat Tretina January 22, 2025 • 4 Minute Read
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You may have already started dreaming about ways you could use your refund dollars. But before you start spending, take a step back and consider if there are other ways you can use your refund to improve your financial standing. Learn more from these 10 smart ways you can use your tax refund.
The Easiest Way to Start Building Credit

Amanda Peterson January 17, 2025 • 4 Minute Read
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Your credit’s not great, but CreditSoup has a plan! Secured credit cards are valuable tools for individuals with poor or no credit history to establish or rebuild their credit. First Latitude Assent Mastercard and First Progress Platinum Select are two great options to start with.
File Your Taxes For Free - On the IRS Website

Amanda Peterson January 17, 2025 • 4 Minute Read
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It's tax season and if you're debating whether to hire someone or file them free online, we have a solution for you. The IRS Free File Program let's qualified taxpayers file for free on their website. CreditSoup took the leg work out of it and has the details here.