It’s easy to take credit reports and credit scores for granted. But could you imagine living in a time where even the idea of a credit reporting agency didn’t exist? […]
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Category: Credit
Should I Get A Cash Back Credit Card?
Cash back credit cards are by far the most popular type of credit cards for consumers (close to 70% of people with credit card rewards preferred cash back). Yet, many […]
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Keys to Getting and Keeping a Great Credit Score
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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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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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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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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