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Four Crazy Credit Card Scams

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Guest Post Author Bio: The following post comes from the NerdWallet.com team, experts in helping users find the right rewards credit cards. 4 of the Craziest Credit Card Scams. Then to top it all off, there are credit card scammers out there that are looking to get your personal information.

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Why a Credit Card Is Just As Important to Overseas Travel as Luggage

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Guest Post Author Bio: By Odysseas Papadimitriou, CEO of Card Hub, an online marketplace for cards ranging from business credit cards for new businesses to secured credit cards. Like a plane, boat, passport or luggage, a credit card is important to any trip overseas. Let’s find out.

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Monitor Your Credit During the Holidays with FREE Credit Score Check

For the Mommas

FREE Credit Score Check. As many of us are shopping this holiday season, we will pull out our credit card over and over again to make the purchase. I tend to use only my credit card instead of debit card when shopping online, and use it a lot. Check your credit score & accounts.

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Why Use Cash?

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At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. If I buy anything online, I use credit. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

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HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) come with variable interest rates and fluctuating monthly payments (like credit cards). Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. HELOC: What is it?

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Cash-Out Refinancing: How It Works, When To Do It

Savings Corner

Determining whether you qualify: Many cash-out refinance lenders require a credit score of at least 620 and at least 20 percent equity in your home. Your cost to borrow could be lower: Cash-out refinances often have lower rates than home equity loans , personal loans and credit cards. This can be a boon for your credit score.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). Credit Sesame wants to help you ease the ‘Back to School” stress. Credit Sesame wants to help you ease the ‘Back to School” stress. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings.

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