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Please Stop Getting the Disney Credit Cards and Do This Instead

Every time a consumer signs up for a co-branded Disney World credit card, one of Tinkerbell’s friends loses her wings. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but bear with me. I’m trying to explain why...

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Rich People Still Worry About Money — Here’s Why

Have you ever felt like a specific sum of money would solve every problem you have? Maybe you’re working toward a certain threshold where you will actually feel “rich” — even if you’re technically at...

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Book Award-Winning Excursions and Tours with These Travel Rewards Cards

Earlier this year, TripAdvisor came out with a new report highlighting the most popular excursions and tours booked throughout 2017, plus other travel trends. Some of the most popular travel...

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The Surprising Figure That Can Torpedo Your Chances at Getting a Mortgage

Finding a home you can afford is hard enough these days. But even that’s only half the battle: If you’re like most buyers, you still have to qualify for a mortgage, too. And before a lender hands you a...

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IKEA Visa Credit Card Review

Whether you need to furnish a new apartment on the cheap or you just love shopping for simple Swedish furniture, home goods, and tchotchkes, IKEA is the stuff of dreams. You can easily spend hours...

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Nine Jobs That Let You Travel the World for Free

Travel can be a life-changing experience, but it can also be a costly one. Whether you want to travel full-time or be able to afford the occasional vacation, it’s crucial to save enough to cover your...

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Should You Remodel or Move?

If you’re feeling like you’ve outgrown your current home, you might be considering a move. And with housing markets around the country heating up with the weather, it’s peak house hunting season. But...

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Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card Review

There’s a reason we named the the best business credit card for big expenses this year. Not only does this card offer a large signup bonus, but you get up to 5% cash-back on purchases made in certain...

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When Veterans Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a VA Loan

If you’re a veteran who’s thinking of purchasing a home or refinancing the home you have, you may want to consider a VA loan instead of conventional financing. This government loan program was created...

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Barclays Arrival® Premier World Elite MasterCard® Review

When Barclaycard rebranded to “Barclays” and announced they would offer a new travel credit card earlier this year, rewards enthusiasts were ecstatic. The new would offer 2x miles on all purchases like...

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Should You Buy a Duplex, Rent Out One Unit, and Live in the Other?

Investing in real estate can be a smart move, but that doesn’t mean this wealth-building strategy is attainable for everyone. You usually need at least 20% to put down on an investment property and...

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Why I’m Only Focusing on One Half of ‘FIRE’

Now that I’m 38, I’m starting to have mixed feelings about my age. It’s almost as if I’m stuck between two generations. I’m not young enough to be cool or overly idealistic anymore, but I’m definitely...

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Nine Businesses Kids Can Start Over Summer Vacation

As parents, we want to help our kids build a life they can enjoy and be proud of later on. We want to help them get a quality education, become responsible for their actions, become contributing...

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Strategies for Fighting Frugality Fatigue

While there is no such thing as a “magic formula” for building wealth, living below your means is by far the closest thing. When you spend less than you earn and save the rest, you will build wealth —...

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This Is Why I Can’t Have Nice Things: Life Is Easier Without Them

Recently, my husband’s red Prius took a real beating on its left end side. We were at the grocery store, of course, when a little old lady’s cart blew from the corral she had just pushed it into across...

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New! Ink Business Unlimited℠ Credit Card Review: This No-Fee Chase Business...

In May of 2018, Chase rolled out a new business credit card with very familiar features. mirrors the in the fact it offers an unlimited 1.5% back for every dollar you spend. This card’s huge signup...

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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a Personal Loan

Deciding whether to take out a personal loan is a “personal” decision, but it’s also one that’s rife with risk. If you borrow money you cannot pay back, you can end up with all sorts of consequences...

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How to Get TSA Precheck or Global Entry Free with a Credit Card

Even the best airports make you wait in line; those who fly have no choice but to show up and go through the motions to get to their gate. The process often starts with a long, boring wait to check in...

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What Are the Worst Credit Cards of 2018?

Sometimes card issuers get everything right when they dream up a new credit card and benefit package, but sometimes they get it so wrong it’s almost laughable. In fact, there are some credit cards and...

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Beam Review: Can You Really Earn Up to 4% With This Savings Account?

The average savings account paid out a measly 0.08% in interest as of August 2018, according to the FDIC. That rate isn’t enough to help you build real wealth; it’s not even enough to keep up with...

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