Category Archives: Credit Advice

3 Easy Ways to Check Your Credit Score for Free

Posted on October 2, 2014 by wpengine

Checking you credit score historically has been tough.  Without paying $30/month for some lame subscription it used to be impossible.  Now there are 3 easy ways for you to check your credit score for free! 1. Check Your Credit Score … Continue reading →

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How Double your Credit Card Sign Up Bonus (for most people)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by wpengine

Call me boring, but there is an exhilarating feel when you hit the final “submit” button when you apply for a credit card.  The moments feel like hours as they make a final decision as to whether or not you’ll … Continue reading →

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Can My Stay-at-Home Spouse Apply for a Credit Card Too?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by wpengine

Over the years this question has plagued many of our readers.  Many people wonder whether or not their stay at home spouse can apply for a credit card separately.  The short answer is yes, but continue reading to better understand … Continue reading →

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How to Manage All These Cards, Accounts, and Points

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Brad Christensen

Lately it feels like we’ve been connecting with readers on a level we’ve craved for the three years we’ve been running this blog.  It seems that all of the sudden, people who have been reluctant to take the plunge finally … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Accept Credit Cards…Are You Sure?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by wpengine

If you’re a true world wanderluster, it has happened to you.  You’re shameless at asking, and have no fear taking your business elsewhere when they tell you no.  You make the call, and after finding that the price is reasonable … Continue reading →

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See Your Transunion FICO Credit Score with Barclaycard Arrival

Posted on November 6, 2013 by wpengine

Rock on!  Barclaycard is starting a new benefit for all Barclaycard Arrival(TM) World MasterCard® – Earn 2x on All Purchases cardholders.  You will now have access to your TransUnion FICO score for FREE. Yet another reason to put The Arrival … Continue reading →

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How does an App O Rama Affect Your Credit score

Posted on September 20, 2013 by wpengine

You probably shipped your pants the day you heard that I had applied for five credit cards in one day.  You probably order the undertaker to lower my credit score down to below 100 (which isn’t even possible). Your heart … Continue reading →

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