There’s a lot that goes into getting and keeping a great credit score. This is especially true when you’re into “travel hacking” and applying for new credit cards every month. […]
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Category: Credit
Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores and Reports
Having a thorough understanding of your credit score is vital not just for “travel hacking,” but for bettering yourself financially in the long-run. Since we don’t teach this stuff in […]
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Should You Cancel Your Credit Card?
I generally recommend for people to avoid cancelling credit cards in order to continue to build up their credit report and improve their credit score. However, there are certain times […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Credit Scores
A lot of people don’t realize that one person can have tons of different credit scores at once. In fact, just for FICO alone, you could have over 60 different […]
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How Do Credit Inquiries (Hard Pulls) Affect Your Credit Score?
A lot of people often wonder if credit inquiries hurt their credit score or wonder what the difference is between a hard pull and a soft pull. There’s a big […]
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Does Closing Your Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Score?
There are many common misconceptions and myths about credit cards and credit scores. One common area of misunderstanding is what happens when you close your credit card. A lot of people […]
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What Are The Best Secured Credit Cards in 2016?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] Secured credit cards are one of the best ways to build up your credit score if you find yourself in […]
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Step 1: Getting Your Credit Right
The cornerstone of award travel is your credit score. Without at least a decent credit score, you’re going to get hit with denials on your credit card applications left and right […]
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Does Getting New Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?
One of the first questions that people tend to have before entering this hobby, is whether or not their credit score is going to be hurt if they apply for […]
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Review of The United MileagePlus Explorer Card
[This article may contain expired offers] The United Mileage Plus Explorer Card is a great card with a pretty hefty sign-up bonus. If you’re a frequent United flier or live […]
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