If you have a number of credit cards with balances on them, you might feel overwhelmed by having a large number of monthly payments or a total balance that is higher than you are comfortable with. If you have finally decided that it is time to take action and pay off some of this debt,[…]
Not everyone uses their credit cards on a regular basis. Imagine the shock of needing to use your credit card only to find that it has been canceled by a credit grantor. You hear horror stories of people vacationing overseas and discovering this problem, then spending hours trying to fix it. Unfortunately, the credit card[…]
It can be tempting to apply for multiple credit cards in a short timeframe. You can use them to rack up the welcome offers for a lavish vacation. Or they can be used to receive some nice statement credits when making large purchases. Having a few financial goals in mind, an analysis of your spending[…]
When people think about applying for a new credit card, they often look at the welcome offers and the types of rewards that can be earned with everyday purchases. Sometimes you might need another perk, besides rewards, to make you click the “Apply Now” button. This might apply to you if you are carrying a balance[…]
What is a Balance Transfer Credit Card? A balance transfer credit card is a great option for those of us looking to consolidate debt in 2019 and move closer to financial freedom. Balance transfer credit cards simply allow you to transfer your debt from a high-interest credit card to one with a lower interest rate,[…]
For those entering into the credit card arena for the first time, how do you decide which card is right and best to use? There are just so many cards out there, each offering their own sets of rewards and incentives and bonuses, so from all of these options, how on earth do we pick just one[…]
Your FICO credit score is one of the major factors a lender will consider when determining whether or not to approve you for credit. There are many things that go into your FICO score, which means that there are things that you can do to improve it. Careful attention to your FICO score can help[…]
The Best Secured Credit Cards Credit cards provide a method of funding for some of life’s unexpected or major expenses, but these revolving credit accounts are not readily available to certain individuals. If you are just starting out in your financial life and have not yet established a credit history or profile, securing a new[…]
Which Debts Should I Pay Off on my Credit Cards First? Chances are that you have credit card debt. We all do or at least have had it at some point, and the question we had or have to face is “how on earth are we going to tackle this pile of payments?!” Hopefully you[…]
When it comes to your credit score, bigger, and more, is better. With the exception of how much debt you have (obviously you want that as small as possible if not gone completely), you always want bigger with your credit line. If you have more credit cards, then your credit limit rises, which means[…]