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Using Credit Cards for 50k in Free Travel with Brad Barrett #126

Using Credit Cards for 50k in Free Travel with Brad Barrett #126

This week we’re excited to have our friend Brad Barrett join us on the podcast. Brad is co-host of the podcast ChooseFI, but before that he was a CPA…

9.19.19 New Walmart credit card; People love to help; Factors that make car insurance cost more

9.19.19 New Walmart credit card; People love to help; Factors that make car insurance cost more

With new partner Capital One, Walmart is offering a store credit card or a co-branded Walmart Mastercard. With the use of their app tied in with a Ca…

7.25.19 Solar power becoming a slam dunk decision; Kids with credit cards? Oh no; Ditch your big bank for a better online one

7.25.19 Solar power becoming a slam dunk decision; Kids with credit cards? Oh no; Ditch your big ba…

Solar prices have plummeted. More consumers should strongly be considering purchasing whole-home solar; Almost 20% of kids carry a credit card. That …

7.16.19 Credit card companies cutting benefits; Ford transmission issues; Consumer debt at all-time high

7.16.19 Credit card companies cutting benefits; Ford transmission issues; Consumer debt at all-time…

Credit card companies are torching the secondary benefits that they offer their customers; A lot of Ford Focus' and Fiesta's have major transmission …

7.15.19 Smart speakers spying; Watch out for this new credit card scam; Texas makes college free for some

7.15.19 Smart speakers spying; Watch out for this new credit card scam; Texas makes college free fo…

Google smart speakers are ALSO spying on you. Know what you are getting into before you buy; Clark tells you what to watch out for with this new cred…

Ask HTM - Cutting Costs by Replacing Light Bulbs, Negotiating a Lower Credit Card APR, and Peer to Peer Lending #104

Ask HTM - Cutting Costs by Replacing Light Bulbs, Negotiating a Lower Credit Card APR, and Peer to …

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I keep my car payment around in order to boost my credit score? 2 - When does it make…

7.12.19 Watch out for credit card companies lowering limits; Clark Stinks

7.12.19 Watch out for credit card companies lowering limits; Clark Stinks

Credit card companies are lowering the limits of their customers at random. Clark tells you how to protect yourself; Christa reads listener posts abo…

486 - The Ultimate Guide to Using a Balance Transfer Credit Card

486 - The Ultimate Guide to Using a Balance Transfer Credit Card

Ever wonder if using a balance transfer offer could improve your personal finances? Laura explains in plain English how a balance transfer credit car…

6.27.19 Non-compete clauses are awful; 55% of Americans have a credit card balance; Major medical advances in 3-d printing

6.27.19 Non-compete clauses are awful; 55% of Americans have a credit card balance; Major medical a…

Non-compete clauses are really bad - yet they are still pervasive; SO many Americans are running a monthly credit card balance. That's not good!; 3-d…

6.20.19 Bogus credit card fees; Privacy policies are impossible to read; Watch out for 'scam' health insurance plans

6.20.19 Bogus credit card fees; Privacy policies are impossible to read; Watch out for 'scam' healt…

Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about a bogus credit card fee that Citi has been charging one customer for YEARS; Privacy policies are…

6.11.19 Amazon offering a secured credit card; Burger King Impossible Burger snafu; Gas prices are dipping

6.11.19 Amazon offering a secured credit card; Burger King Impossible Burger snafu; Gas prices are …

Amazon is offering a secured credit card for its customers that don't have great credit; Burger King was selling Impossible Burgers in NY even though…

6.6.19 Reverse mortgages are awful; Teen credit card use; The high cost of basic medical care

6.6.19 Reverse mortgages are awful; Teen credit card use; The high cost of basic medical care

Reverse mortgages are incredibly costly and are a poor choice for almost everyone; Teen credit card use is way up. That's not good; A basic blood tes…

6.4.19 Where the jobs are; Police donation scam; Credit card losses are piling up

6.4.19 Where the jobs are; Police donation scam; Credit card losses are piling up

There are some new stats out on where the best jobs are; Watch out for this police donation scam. Your money doesn't actually go to help officers; Ba…

Credit Cards  Rewards are Enticing Can you Handle it?

Credit Cards Rewards are Enticing Can you Handle it?

Whether it's a free flight or the coveted Companion Pass, credit card promotions are all the rage, but are they right for all?

5.16.19 Clark discusses his prostate cancer; Sneaky credit card surcharges; Soda taxes in Philly are lowering consumption

5.16.19 Clark discusses his prostate cancer; Sneaky credit card surcharges; Soda taxes in Philly ar…

Clark gives a positive update on the current state of his prostate cancer; New Yorkers are upset about sneaky credit surcharges landing on their fina…

4.4.19 Americans running up credit card balances; New cell phone scam; Burger King to offer Impossible Burgers

4.4.19 Americans running up credit card balances; New cell phone scam; Burger King to offer Impossi…

Credit card balances and interest rates have ballooned in the past five years; Watch out for this new (and tricky) cell phone  scam; Burger King is t…

3.21.19 Apps and subscriptions to lower entertainment costs; Expensive 403b plans; Apple releasing a credit card

3.21.19 Apps and subscriptions to lower entertainment costs; Expensive 403b plans; Apple releasing …

The NY Mets have created a subscription service to attend baseball games. An app called InWeGo also allows for a lot of entertainment options at a lo…

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

Credit cards are powerful tools that can help you build excellent credit—but they can also sink your finances. Money Girl answers a listener question…

How She Went from Huge Credit Card Debt to #1 Real Estate Agent & Team Leader with Jan Copeland

How She Went from Huge Credit Card Debt to #1 Real Estate Agent & Team Leader with Jan Copeland

Jan Copeland is a success coach, sales strategist, top real estate agent & team leader (and HGTV & HomeGoods junkie) dedicated to helping women build…

3.5.19 A credit card for folks with poor credit; Colleges collecting data on students

3.5.19 A credit card for folks with poor credit; Colleges collecting data on students

Petal Card is a great new credit  card for people that have poor credit; Colleges are collecting data on students without their knowledge. Learn more…