Paying more for something when you travel doesn’t automatically mean you’re wasting money.I’m all for finding a good deal. I use points and miles to cut travel costs, look for ways to save before and during trips, and generally don’t see much sense in paying more when the…
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Money Rules I Break on Purpose
Why I’ll fight over $9, pay hundreds in annual fees, and still buy the iced coffee. Sunshine and Savings, Issue No. 3 I recently discovered that I was paying $9 a month for a subscription I wasn’t using. Nine dollars. Was $9 going to wreck our family budget?…
How We Afford to Travel More
Five strategies I use to save for travel before I even know where we’re going. Sunshine and Savings, Issue No. 2 Fall break is coming, and I have absolutely no idea where my family is going yet. This is not unusual for me. Maybe we’ll chase a little…
5 Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Fall Break Travel Ideas for Multi-Generational Families
Discover 5 budget-friendly fall break trips for multi-generational families with money-saving tips, rewards hacks, and family fun.
What Is Credit Utilization & Why It Matters for Your Credit Score
Learn how credit utilization impacts your FICO® and VantageScore, why high balances hurt, and the best tips to lower utilization and boost credit scores.
9 Ways Financial Professionals Use Good Credit to Get Ahead
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to earn and keep an excellent credit rating. And I’ve used my excellent credit many times to my advantage. From opening premium rewards credit cards and earning free vacations to qualifying for four low-rate mortgage loans, my excellent credit has saved me tens of thousands of dollars.
But you don’t have to take my word for it.
I reached out to financial professionals across the country and asked them to share their best credit-related wins. Here’s a look at 9 ways that 9 financial pros used good credit scores to get ahead.