Save Hard & Spend Smart Blog

Get your credit score in tip-top shape with these helpful tips.
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Help your teen by assisting them as they prepare for the responsibility of using credit, whether it's on their own in the future or as an authorized user of your card.
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Make the best decision for your financial situation by understanding the benefits of debt consolidation and what you should consider before consolidating your debt.
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Learn some helpful tips that address and correct unhealthy attitudes surrounding debt.
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We're sharing three payment strategy options you should consider to help you "sleigh" your holiday debt.
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Here's what you need to know to shave down your debt with a credit card balance transfer.
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Using your credit card responsibly can help you boost your credit score and open the door to lower interest rates and more favorable terms on larger purchases in your future. We're sharing how.
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Learn how to boost your credit score by understanding how long information stays on your credit report and more.
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Listed are several reasons why balance transfers are beneficial and why it may be worth your while to take advantage of one.
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We've rounded up and debunked four common credit score myths to help you boost your credit score.
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What do you actually know about credit scores? We're breaking it down by sharing a bit of history and how credit scores are calculated.
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Learn what your credit score means, how you can improve it, and why your credit score may differ depending on where you get it.
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