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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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Credit One Bank Card Member Survey: Finances, Credit & Romance [Infographic]
We surveyed our card members to learn how they feel about credit and finance as it pertains to their romantic lives and relationships. See what they had to say about credit scores, income, fight topics, and other subjects having to do with romance and relationships in this infographic by Credit One Bank.
Another 7 Credit Myths Debunked
Myths have been used throughout history to explain the inexplicable, but credit is not some mysterious concept that can’t be comprehended without tales not based in reality. A good credit score is not a unicorn, and you don’t need King Midas’ golden touch to establish and maintain good credit.
Dining In vs. Eating Out
Want to make a huge impact on your spending and save money? Change the way you budget for food. From taking advantage of grocery rewards and getting cash back when you do dine out, to dining in more frequently, you can save money on food and have cash left over each month for other things.
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly—and Charitable
The end of the year may be associated with the holiday season for most of us, but it’s also known as “The Giving Season” amongst charities. According to a 2016 CBS News report, many charities receive up to half of their annual donations during the five weeks between the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (“Giving Tuesday”) and New Year’s Eve.
Credit One Bank Card Member Anticipated Holiday Spending Trends
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” proclaims the holiday song with the same name as its iconic opening line. But it can also be the most expensive time of the year for many Americans. Credit One Bank was interested in finding out how our card members expect their 2017 holiday spending to go, so we contacted over 18,000 of them back in September 2017. Our definition of the “holiday season” included November through New Year’s, and the nearly 1,000 survey respondents were asked to consider the following five categories in their responses: gifts, food, decorations, entertainment, and travel. Here’s what they told us.
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.