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Find the Red Flags on Your Credit Report Before It’s Too Late
Know what’s on your credit report. Check your credit report. Have you seen your credit report? It seems someone is always suggesting a deep dive into our credit reports. But do you actually know what that means? Do you even know how to read a credit report? If not, it’s time to learn so that...
Apr 18, 2026
Does Closing a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit?
Closing a credit card can hurt your credit score, particularly if it has a high credit limit. But there are ways to do it strategically and safely.
Apr 4, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Priceline Credit Card
If you already use Priceline.com to get deals, then paying for them with the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa could stretch your dollar even more.
Apr 4, 2026
5 Things to Know About ‘Luxury Card’ Credit Cards
The heavy metal cards have big annual fees without the benefits to match.
Apr 25, 2026
This Actor Is Saving More Than $1,100/Year — Just by Switching Car Insurance
When Kevin Gerdes’ car insurance rates climbed from from $186 per month up to $240, he knew it was time to find a better insurance company. Was finding cheap auto insurance with great coverage like looking for Harrison Ford’s chops on a B-list budget?
Apr 6, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Pomelo Card
The Pomelo Card is an option that builds credit and facilitates fee-free money transfers to the Philippines.
Apr 4, 2026
The 3 Levels of Visa Credit Card Benefits
Visa cards offer packages labeled Traditional, Signature and Infinite. But the most important benefits of Visa cards are set by the issuing bank, not Visa.
Apr 4, 2026
Best Business Loans For Low-Revenue Companies In 2026
Lenders typically require businesses to have minimum annual revenue between $100,000 to $250,000. These are the best options for companies with low revenue.
Apr 25, 2026
Capital One Aims to Buy Discover: What Does that Mean?
Capital One is attempting to buy Discover — does that matter for you? It matters for consumers who depend on credit to live their lives and who pay high interest rates for the privilege. It also matters to the corporations that make money off the credit extended to those people. Capital One and Discover cards...
Apr 18, 2026
As Citi and American Airlines Go Exclusive, Their Cards Need Tweaks
Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
Apr 4, 2026
How to Sell Online With These 12 Websites and Apps
Extra coffee pot? Sell it online. Unused clothes? Sell them online. With these 15 apps and websites, you can sell stuff online and declutter your life.
Apr 6, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Fifth Third Bank Preferred Cash Back Credit Card
The Fifth Third Bank Preferred Cash/Back Card offers a competitive 2% flat-rate cash back. But only residents of certain states and those who have a Fifth Third banking account can get the card.
May 2, 2026