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How Many Credit Cards Are Too Many?
Credit cards can increase your purchasing power, but how many credit cards are too many? There are both pros and cons of having multiple cards.
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Financial Tips and Services for Military Members
Staying on top of monthly payments, sticking to a healthy budget, and saving for a secure financial future are challenging enough for civilians. Add in the responsibility, sacrifice, and constant upheaval that can come with life as a military service member, and remaining financially stable becomes an even more complex balancing act.
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Credit Line Increase [Infographic]
There seems to be a lot of confusion about credit lines and credit line increases, so Credit One Bank decided to clarify things with a few general guidelines. Just know that the actual criteria and methodology used to set and increase credit limits is ultimately up to the credit card-issuer.
How to Fix the Most Common Credit Report Errors
You’ve probably heard about the importance of checking your credit reports regularly. It’s wise to stay current on the status of your credit so you know how well you’re doing managing it. However, an equally important reason for checking your credit report is to make sure the information contained within it is accurate.
3 Things You Should Know About Your First Credit Card
Whether you’re 18 or 48 years old, receiving your first credit card is a big deal. As with most things in life, a credit card has advantages and disadvantages; it all depends on how you use it. So, regardless of which card you have, or get, here are three things to keep in mind about credit cards.
7 Tips on Saving for Retirement
When retirement is decades away, it can be easy to put off saving for it. In fact, according to a 2018 Northwestern Mutual study, one in three Americans has less than $5,000 saved for retirement, one in five hasn’t saved anything, and 33% of Baby Boomers have saved $25,000 or less.
An Abbreviated History of Credit Reporting
The year was 1899. The Great Blizzard of 1899 hit America with snow, ice, and bitter temperatures falling as far south as Florida. Gold discovered in Nome, Alaska, kicked off the Klondike Gold Rush. In the White House, President William McKinley continued to deal with the Spanish-American War.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.