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Consider These Factors Before Choosing the Right Credit Card

CreditSoup Staff May 3, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Let’s face it: Sifting through credit card offers can be stressful. There are hundreds of available options, and each one offers different rates, terms, perks, and rewards. It’s overwhelming.
Credit Score Vs. Credit Report, What’s The Difference?

Jason Steele May 2, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Credit can be very confusing. Americans can be granted or denied a loan and have very little understanding why. In addition, you have to make a special request to view your own credit report, and it can be dozens of pages long and almost appear to be written in a different language.
Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card

Jason Steele April 24, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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Are you looking to earn the most possible rewards from your credit card? If so, then you have to choose between two different types of reward credit cards. One type are those that offer a fixed rate of return on all purchases. Then, there are others that feature bonuses for purchases from specific categories of merchants. When you choose a card that offers bonus rewards, the key is to earn rewards on the type of purchases you make the most.
Is a Balance Transfer Credit Card right for you?

Kirsten Thuringer January 27, 2017 • 1 Minute Read
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Balance Transfer Credit Cards are not for everyone but they can be a money saver when used in the right situation. These credit cards are best used to transfer your current credit card balance with a higher interest rate to and then pay it off within a few months or within the intro period.
Shop Small Business Saturday

Kirsten Thuringer November 23, 2016 • 1 Minute Read
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Shop smart and shop small, as in small business, this Saturday, November 26th. Small Business Saturday takes place the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and offers great benefits to not only the business owners but also the shoppers.
USAA offers great options for Veterans

Kirsten Thuringer November 10, 2016 • 2 Minute Read
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The USAA family of companies provides insurance, banking, investments, retirement products and advice to 11.7 million current and former members of the U.S. military and their families. Known for its legendary commitment to its members, USAA is consistently recognized for outstanding service, employee well-being and financial strength.
Earn Rewards Towards Your Next Vehicle Purchase

Kirsten Thuringer November 2, 2016 • 1 Minute Read
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Looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle at some point within the next 3 years? Then the GM BuyPower Business Card from Capital One® -Get The Card That Helps You Get The Car might be for you. This rewards card offers 3% Earnings on purchases at gas stations, restaurants, and office supply stores; 1% Earnings on all other purchases; plus, 5% Earnings on purchases of GM parts, accessories and service at authorized GM dealers - all of which can be exclusively redeemed toward the purchase or lease
4 Ways to Avoid a Christmas Spendover

Kirsten Thuringer October 21, 2016 • 3 Minute Read
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There are two different types of people when it comes to the holidays… those who think “It’s only October, I have plenty of time to do my Christmas shopping” or those who feel “There’s only 9 weeks til Christmas, I better get planning and finish shopping!” Many reasons exist that people procrastinate their holiday shopping, but a result of procrastinating can lead to spending a large amount of money at once, which doesn’t work for most people.
Travel Rewards for an on-the-go Traveler!

Kirsten Thuringer September 26, 2016 • 1 Minute Read
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Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite Mastercard®- Voted Money Magazine’s Best Frequent Flyer Credit Card! This travel rewards card has been voted the best frequent flyer credit card for frequent travelers who are looking for a no hassle card with great benefits.