I am an active duty Air Force officer investing for financial independence by age 40.
American Express waives the annual fees on all their personal cards, including the $550 per year AMEX Platinum, for active duty military servicemembers and spouses. AMEX waives the AMEX Platinum …
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I’m a big fan of responsible credit card use. (Unlike some financial “gurus.”) With a few cards offering 5% cash back and most good credit cards offering 1-2% back on …
To be eligible for student loans (especially private loans) a cosigner with a longer and more established credit history is required. Sometimes it makes sense to have a relative as …
This question was recently posed on reddit.com, in the Personal Finance section. The questioner asked what credit score landlords are looking for and how he might improve that score. Unfortunately, …
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I see so many misconceptions and fears about credit cards every day that I feel like I have to set the record straight. This article is based on my 5+ …
There are lots of “work from home” and get-rich-quick schemes out on the web. If you find one that works, let me know and I’ll be the first to sign …
Short answer: In 90% of cases, no, especially if, like many in the military, you’re a USAA member. Long answer: It depends on what country you’re in, your auto insurance …
Of course, this can be applied to any paycheck, not just military ones. It’s a bit simpler than using software like Mint or Quicken and a bit more complex than …
The last time I watched cable (probably in an airport while I was travelling, I don’t have a TV or cable at home) I saw that freecreditreport.com was still doing …
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