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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

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Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This is an invisible crime in that finding the thieves is difficult, if not impossible. In addition to stealing credit card numbers , Target now admits that thieves were able to also get people’s names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. What Does It Mean to Freeze Your Credit.

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Why I Don’t Use Cash Back Credit Cards

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Have you ever had to listen to a dinner companion brag about the ‘free’ trip they took with their cash back reward cards, or watched as the person in front of you pondered which of the dozens of cards in their wallet they should use for this particular purchase? I don’t use cash back credit cards.

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Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

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Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. National Grocery Store-Affiliated Credit Cards. Some grocery store chains issue their own credit card.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame.

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Reasons to Avoid Debt in 2014

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Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. When I was 18, I got my first credit card. As a result, I ended up getting myself into a couple thousand dollars worth of credit card debt on things that I didn’t need.

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Mastering the Art of Savings: Uncovering Coupons for Your Favorite Stores

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You can explore GetCouponCode and find up-to-date codes daily on various sites. Cashback Rewards: Turning Purchases into Profit Many credit cards and online platforms offer cashback incentives for qualifying purchases.

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