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5 Mother's Day Gifts Under $10

Chelsea Denning April 21, 2021 • 2 Minute Read
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Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't get something nice for your mom on Mother's Day. Here are five classy and heartfelt items to consider for cheap Mother's Day gifts as the holiday approaches.
6 Ways Credit Cards Can Improve Your Financial Life

CreditSoup Staff March 25, 2021 • 5 Minute Read
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By the time most people reach adulthood, they undoubtedly have some level of familiarity with credit cards. Whether it’s a horror story of someone racking up thousands of dollars of credit card debt or the handful of card offers you receive in the mail on a weekly basis, they’re an integral part of the world’s financial fabric.
5 Tax Myths Debunked

Kat Tretina March 10, 2021 • 3 Minute Read
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The deadline to file your federal tax return is quickly approaching. If you’re like most people, tax season fills you with dread. Often, people feel stressed by preparing their taxes because they’re overwhelmed and don’t fully understand the rules. To help you file your taxes accurately, let’s debunk the five most common tax myths.
Can Credit Cards Help You Accomplish Your New Year's Money Goals?

Holly Johnson January 3, 2021 • 5 Minute Read
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While many people will spend the new year digging out of holiday debt, the rest of us have the potential to use credit cards to improve our financial situations — or our lives — for the better. Here are a few ways credit cards can further your new year’s money goals.
Free Travel Strategies Using Credit Card Signup Bonuses

Holly Johnson September 22, 2020 • 6 Minute Read
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If you’re new to the world of travel credit cards, you’re probably wondering how to best stretch the initial bonuses you can earn as far as they can go. To get the most out of credit card signup bonuses, you need a few essential travel strategies under your belt. Don’t worry - they’re not that complicated.
Cosigner vs. Authorized User: Which Do You Need?

Ashley Dull August 26, 2020 • 6 Minute Read
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Although complex, the ins and outs of consumer credit aren’t actually that hard to understand. Unfortunately, the vast amount of lingo and jargon inherent in finance can often make it feel as though you’re trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces.
How to Create a Mid-Year Money Goals Review

Holly Johnson July 22, 2020 • 5 Minute Read
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Building wealth is a long-term game that requires patience and forward thinking. Of course, those who start saving and investing early tend to have the best results. For that reason, it’s smart to create annual goals as well as five-year, ten-year, and even twenty-year financial goals.
5 Side Hustles That Pay $20/Hr and Up

Kat Tretina July 15, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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The term side hustle has become quite popular lately and for good reason. Most of us could use some extra money in the bank. The reality is, many side hustle jobs are easier to get started than you think.
Can You Pay for Uber or Lyft with a Prepaid Debit Card?

CreditSoup Staff June 23, 2020 • 3 Minute Read
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It's important to know the various payment options for ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft