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A Secret Look Into How The Credit Card Companies Try To Separate You From Your Money

By Howard Dvorkin | March 12, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 12, 2018 Uncategorized

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And what you can do to outsmart them. (Hint: Ignore their rewards.) Continue reading →

Is It Possible To Get Credit Cards After Bankruptcy?

By Howard Dvorkin | February 28, 2018 - 1:00 pm |February 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is declaring bankruptcy, but he wants to know what happens afterward. Continue reading →

How Long Does It Take For Your Credit Score To Go Up After Paying Off A Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 31, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is about to pay off all her credit cards. She wants to buy a new car, but that might undo everything. Continue reading →

 4 Ways to Make Your Credit Card Company Pay You

By Deb Hipp | January 30, 2018 - 4:00 pm |May 10, 2022 Uncategorized

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Tired of making your credit card company rich while you stay broke? Turn it around. Continue reading →

Can I Pay My Credit Card With Another Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 24, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader’s boyfriend thinks he found a clever loophole. He hasn’t. But he still has options. Continue reading →

Is It A Good Idea To Use Balance Transfer Credit Cards To Pay Off Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 17, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 17, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is intrigued (and skeptical) about the rules and promises that come with these offers. Continue reading →

The Best Reward Credit Cards Right Now

By Jason Steele | January 4, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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Don’t pay to use a credit card. Make sure your credit card pays you every time you use it. Continue reading →

The 5 Worst Credit Cards In America Right Now

By Jason Steele | January 3, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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These cards will cost you time, money, and aggravation. Stay away. Continue reading →

The 5 Best Airline Miles Cards Right Now

By Jason Steele | January 2, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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Here’s how to fly cheaply without getting taken for a ride. Continue reading →

4 Ways to Check Out a Cheap But Nice Hotel

By Deb Hipp | December 19, 2017 - 4:00 pm |December 19, 2017 Uncategorized

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Here’s what I do to get a good night’s sleep at a great price. Continue reading →