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Americans cut credit card debt by $1.7 billion

May 20th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

There were two articles I read this Monday morning that had me feeling pretty good about ongoing credit card debt in this country. 

First came a report originally published on May 7th by the Associated Press, which explained that American consumers had cut their credit card debt by $1.7 billion in March. The $846 billion we still owe in credit card debt is 17.2 percent less than the all-time peak of $1.022 trillion that was set in the summer of 2008, which as we all know is right about the time when the floor fell out from underneath us.

3 Money Saving Tips for Summer Travelers

May 17th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

Not to brag, but I've broken out the grill and charcoal THREE times this week. I love summer, and with the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it's officially time to start planning those summer trips, be it on the ground or in the air.

For the frugal traveler looking to save some coin without sacrificing any good times, here are 3 money saving tips for summer travelers...

1.) Gas up with a cash back card

Start Your 401K Today!

I'm ashamed to admit that it took me more than a full year after I was eligible before starting my company's matching 401K plan. I really don't have a good excuse for procrastinating, but let's just say this personal finance misstep was well before I took over ... well ... a personal finance website. Every time I take a peek at my 401K, I shake my head and wonder where it might be had I enrolled when I should have.

Updated by Jason Bushey on Thu, 2013-05-16 09:46

Increase in 0% Interest Offers Could Mean More Overall Confidence in the Economy

by on May 15, 2013

Why? Well the economy's slow rebound certainly has a lot to do with it, and as USA Today explains, better credit card offers point to the improved confidence of lenders.

And why shouldn't they be confident? The last handful of business quarters have reported a decline in credit card delinquency, though unfortunately no decline in overall credit card debt. The unemployment rate is down nationwide, and overall job growth is slow but more-or-less steady. 

Credit Myths Debunked: Are American Express Credit Cards Only for Rich People?

May 15th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

First and foremost, the answer to this question is an affirmative 'No', but let's get to why we're answering this question in the first place.

Which Gas Credit Cards Are Worth the Investment This Summer?

May 13th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

There's good news from GasBuddy.com today. According to their experts, gas prices will continue to fall through June, 2013, especially in the weeks after Memorial Day. According to the report (which we found via The Daily Ticker on Yahoo!), the national average price for a gallon of gas will hover around $3.53 per gallon, 5 cents less than today's average of $3.58.

Take a Break From Your Credit Score (Really!)

If there's one thing I've learned in my time as the Editor of Creditnet, it's that your credit score wasn't built in a day, nor will it jump 100 points in the matter of moments. Even if you start making all the right moves, it still takes time for those credit-related improvements to take effect on your credit score.

Updated by Jason Bushey on Fri, 2013-05-10 14:54

Best Citi Credit Cards of 2013

Browse our picks for the best Citi Credit Cards of 2013 below

Time and again, Citibank® credit cards have been ranked as some of the very best available for all kinds of consumers. From the excellent credit consumer looking for cash back opportunities, to a credit newbie hoping to build credit with a new student credit card on campus, Citi has some excellent offers below to consider.

Best Discover Credit Cards of 2013

      Discover the best Discover credit cards of 2013 below!

You might notice that many of the Discover credit cards below look similar. And yes, while the sleek Discover it® cards make it hard to decipher which card is which on the outside, a closer looks shows a handful of excellent offers for a variety of consumers.

Best American Express Credit Cards of 2013

Sort through the best American Express credit card offers of 2013 below.

American Express' reputation as issuing some of the best rewards credit cards available to consumers is unchanged in 2013 - just check out our expert picks for the best AmEx card offers below for proof.

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