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How Many Credit Cards Are Too Many?
Credit cards can increase your purchasing power, but how many credit cards are too many? There are both pros and cons of having multiple cards.
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What Credit Score Is Needed To Buy a House?
Buying a house is an adventure, but where do you start? Home loans are almost exclusively offered through financial institutions like banks, credit unions, and dedicated mortgage lenders. The terms you get will depend on a variety of factors, including the lender. But the vast majority of bank mortgages are compliant with certain conventional standards, which allow lenders to sell them for increased cash flow.
Credit Cards and Itemized Deductions: What to Know Before Filing Your Taxes
The Internal Revenue Code contains more than 9,800 sections of tax law1, which may be why most Americans opt for the low-hassle standard deduction when it’s time to file. Although it’s more time consuming on the front end to itemize your tax deductions, you may be better off if you have high value deductions that you’re eligible to claim. Here are a few things to know about filing federal taxes – and how credit cards can help you prepare them – before writing a check to Uncle Sam.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.