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Earn 6% APY With the Mango MasterCard Prepaid Card

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The idea of prepaid card being used as financial tools can be a cringe-worthy concept, particularly to savvy financial experts. For most Americans, prepaid cards aren’t really part of the tool set. The benefits of a credit card are much stronger than prepaid cards, and with most people qualifying for credit cards, even through the ... Continue reading this article…

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Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card 50,000 Bonus Points Promotion

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Using a hotel rewards credit card can do more than just provide a way to pay for your travel expenditures. If used properly, it can also save you hundreds to thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime by offering free stays at hotels and by providing discounts on future travel purchases. The Marriott ... Continue reading this article…

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The Best Online Checking Accounts, May 2012

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As consumers grow increasingly frustrated by the checking account options offered by traditional banks, more are seeking out the best online checking accounts for better interest rates and service. Large banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America are continuing to add fees, such as debit card fees, and are not concerned with scaring the ... Continue reading this article…

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The Best Credit Cards, May 2012

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With hundreds of credit cards available today, it’s difficult to find the best credit card for your particular situation. Whether you need a travel rewards card or a great cash-back card, the best offers are getting more difficult to find. The best credit cards of 2012 are just not as rewarding as they once were, ... Continue reading this article…

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Discover Credit Cards Review

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Sears introduced the Discover Card in 1985 and sold off the business to the independent company Discover Financial Services. Over the last few years, Discover has made some excellent strides in strengthening their somewhat ill-respected brand by expanding coverage. The company’s credit cards are now accepted almost everywhere Visa, MasterCard and American Express are. Discover ... Continue reading this article…

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8 Tips for Talking About Money With Your Significant Other

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About the author: Margaret is a recent college graduate who, with her boyfriend, plans to save up money to get married, pay off student loan debt and head to seminary. Money is one of those things you’re not supposed to mention in polite conversation. But if you’re married or in a serious relationship, you have ... Continue reading this article…

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Surprise: Citi Dividend American Express Card

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Although it’s not my primary card, I still have a Citi Dividend World MasterCard in my wallet. The card, in its former incarnation as the Dividend Platinum Select MasterCard, was one of the best cash back rewards credit cards of its time, with 5 percent cash back on all purchases. Today, though, the card offers ... Continue reading this article…

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Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Review

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Credit card companies tend to have some of the most pervasive marketing messages. Through frequent commercials, credit cards get their branding goals across with immediately-identifiable taglines. Discover has “it pays to Discover.” Citibank has been using “Citi never sleeps” recently. One of the most effective marketing hooks comes from Capital One, with the indelible “what’s ... Continue reading this article…

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