Credit Card Guides

Each of us probably has a credit card in the back corner of your wallet that you haven’t used for a long time. And more than once you may have thought about whether you should cancel that card. But closing a card might not be the smartest thing to do, as this move could certainly […]

Millions of Americans are at risk of identity theft every year. It’s a growing problem in the U.S., especially during the pandemic as identity thieves are targeting relief checks and unemployment benefits. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account number or credit card information. There […]

In addition to the credit score and credit report, your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is another important factor in your overall financial health. The debt-to-income ratio is the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes to paying your monthly debt and is used by lenders to determine the risk associated with you taking on another […]

The consumer credit market is picking up the pace while credit cards are becoming the preferred payment method for Americans, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are being drawn to credit cards because of their flexibility and the increased variety and volume of rewards programs. For any person, a credit card can be a good […]

RedArrow Loans (former Fast 5k Loans) is a loan aggregator with an extensive network of authorized lenders. They specialize in short-term loans that are available almost in all 50 states (currently, there are no offers available to residents of AR, CT, GA, NY, VT, and WV). RedArrowLoans is operated by Sincerely, LLC, a financial services company […]

After requesting a balance transfer, it usually takes about 14 days before the actual transfer is completed. However, receiving the long-awaited message from the card issuer that your funds have been successfully transferred is not the final step. After this, it is very important not to forget about some important things you better do so […]

From time-to time, credit card issuers may roll out some special promotions valid for a specified period. Such deals may be available to already existing cardholders or, on the contrary, to new applicants only. With these perks, you may often reap many benefits and credit card rewards and be completely confident that you are now […]

Of course, everyone knows that the most effective way to get rid of credit card’s interest is to pay off the entire debt before the due date every month. However, this is life, and everything may happen. For example, you can make some major purchase, or you may suddenly need a large amount of money […]

Credit cards may be fraught with a dozen of different fees. Certainly, you may know what annual fee is, but if you are not used to thoroughly read card agreements, you probably have never paid attention to some other kinds of fees. Still, it is very important to be well-informed about all the fees that […]

It is absolutely true that bad credit can cause a lot of inconvenience and problems. Having poor credit history, you will not likely get approved for credit cards with great rewards and perks, high credit limits, and low APRs. Moreover, you may even face hardships while renting a house or looking for a job. Fortunately, […]

Once you understand you are carrying balances on one or several credit cards under huge interest that you cannot pay off quickly, it may be wise to consider transferring those debts to a new balance transfer credit card. Most such cards come with a 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 6-21 months, which can […]