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The Powerful Benefits of a Good Credit Score

November 3, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

There are a few finance tips that matter much more than others when it comes to helping you live a stress-free life. Starting to invest in index funds early, using the right credit card, and attaining a good credit score are three of those tips. Today, we’re focusing on the benefits of a good credit score.

People with strong credit ratings get access to better financial opportunities throughout their lifetime. For example, they can access low-interest loans (like online mortgages) and high-rewards credit cards more easily. These perks have the ability to save thousands of dollars (if not more) over your lifetime.

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Is The Apple Card Worth It?

October 27, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

The Apple Card came out back in August of this year, and ever since then, I’ve been wondering to myself, “is it worth it?”

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Is Credit Karma Safe?

October 1, 2019 By Chris Roane @ Money Stir

Seeing your credit score and viewing your credit reports has become a necessity in this day and age. Everything is becoming digitized, and new websites are launching all the time. But it can be hard to know if sites and apps like Credit Karma are safe or if they are a scam.

Credit Karma provides a free and easy way of viewing your financial history. I discovered Credit Karma earlier this year, and it has drastically simplified my life.

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How to Choose a Credit Card: 5 Easy Steps

September 22, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

Learning how to choose a credit card is a lot like learning how to invest in index funds – there are 5 steps and it’s easy to do once you know what you’re doing.

Like riding a bike, it’s something everyone should learn at some point in life.

Learning how to choose a credit card fixes two big problems that people face with credit cards today: