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Pros and Cons of Credit Card Balance Transfers

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Are credit card balance transfers a good thing? Today on the rich & Regular podcast, Kiersten and Julien talk about what credit balance transfers are, who they’re good for, and what you should be aware of. Charging interest and fees is how banks make their money, so be mindful of how you’re managing your debt.

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Should I Use a Balance Transfer Card to Manage My Debt?

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You may often see mail or banner ads from banks and credit card companies for a balance transfer card. These ads might seem like a dream come true, offering 0% interest on any amount you transfer up to your credit limit. What is a balance transfer card? You won’t add debt to either card.

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10 Best Financial Management Tools for Personal and Professional Use

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Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. We’ve put together a list of the best financial management tools for both personal and professional use. Professional money management tools tend to be extremely robust and not always suited to individuals. For this reason, we’ve separated the two categories.

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11 Strategies for Managing Stress

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The root of stress management is realizing stress is information that we can examine and use, and the first step in understanding that data is becoming mindful of our stress and its impact upon us, says Kathleen Hall, founder of The Stress Institute in Atlanta. Manage your time better. Express your feelings instead of bottling them up.

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Credit cards going green

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With environmentally friendly products becoming more mainstream and readily available, credit card issuers have begun to roll out products, services, and rewards that have a focus on going green. Credit card companies and banks have long come under scrutiny for not doing enough to battle the effects on the climate.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. One recent survey by the credit card comparison website CardHub observed that consumers added a total of $87.3 billion increase during the fourth quarter alone.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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These goals provide motivation, direction and discipline when managing your finances. Pay off major debts Expected time: 5+ years Account types: Credit card debt, mortgage, student loans, car loans Getting out of debt is essential to the success of your other long-term financial goals.

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