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How to Boost Your Credit Score Quickly So You Can Earn Rewards

Holly Johnson June 14, 2023 • 5 Minute Read
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Earning cash back or travel rewards can be a dream come true, but it’s a dream that’s out of reach for many. The reality is, rewards and travel credit cards are only available to consumers with good or excellent credit. The rest of the world is forced to miss out, relying on boring credit cards with few perks or benefits.
How Do Credit Scores Vary by Age and Region?

Holly Johnson June 12, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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Most people don’t realize how important their credit score is until it’s time to purchase a home, finance a car, or borrow money for any other reason. It’s always smart to know your current credit score, as well as the steps you can take to improve it.
Wise Spend Tip: Shop Around For Insurance

Amanda Peterson June 7, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Shopping around for insurance should be done periodically to get the best deals on premiums. Don't be afraid to explore other options. Our Wise Spend Wednesday discusses the importance of purchasing insurance, and why it doesn't hurt to shop around. Here are 4 key point as to why you should.
3 Smart Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan

Kat Tretina June 2, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Personal loans are a popular way to borrow because they’re typically easy to get and don’t require any collateral. To help you determine whether you’re right to consider a personal loan, we’ll cover three good reasons to apply for a personal loan, and also a few bad ones.
4 Ways to Turn Extra Space Into a Goldmine

Kat Tretina June 1, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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If you look around your home or garage and see extra space or unoccupied rooms, you could be seeing dollar signs. You can earn cash from spare space without having to spend a ton of time prepping or marketing. Here are some ways you can turn unused living or storage space into money, fast.
8 Top Finds for Memorial Day Sales

Amanda Peterson May 26, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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It's no surprise it's Memorial Day weekend and everything you could possibly imagine is ON SALE! And, if you're lucky, you can take advantage of the rewards programs your own credit cards may have!
Look For Low Cost Activities

Amanda Peterson May 25, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Thrifty Thursday's tip discusses looking for low cost activities! School is out for the season & the kids will be home all summer. If you are on a tight budget, what a better way to save money and keep those kiddos occupied & off the electronics, than by searching for low cost activities!
Beginners Guide to Your Credit Score

Amanda Peterson May 24, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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What exactly is a Credit Score? CreditSoup breaks it down here. A credit score is a prediction of your credit behavior, such as how likely you are to pay a loan back on time, based on information from your credit reports.
9 Ways Credit Card Rewards Have Reshaped Our World

Holly Johnson May 24, 2023 • 6 Minute Read
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According to a 2021 report from the American Banking Association, consumers are more aware than ever before of the upside to having the right rewards card in their wallet. In addition to rewards for ongoing spending, generous signup bonuses are upping the ante and making credit card rewards even more attractive. With all these perks, our world will never be the same. Here are 9 ways credit card rewards have reshaped life as we know it.