MELISSA LAMBARENA of NerdWallet

April 12, 2022 at 4:00 am

Millennial Money: 8 tactics to break credit card debt cycles

After paying off credit card debt, it’s important to evaluate your relationship with plastic to determine whether a second chance is worthwhile.

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March 1, 2022 at 4:00 am

Millennial Money: Viral savings challenges that pay off

Whether you’re still trying to kick holiday debt to the curb or save money toward a goal, the internet is filled with a variety of...

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January 18, 2022 at 4:00 am

Millennial Money: What to do if you buy now, can’t pay later

With multiple debts, it’s easy to lose track of buy now, pay later plans and potentially take on more than you can handle.

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December 14, 2021 at 4:00 am

Millennial Money: Keep an eye on debt using visual aids

When you’re trying to stay accountable and motivated while paying down debt, visual aids can offer encouragement and help you celebrate the small wins.

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October 12, 2021 at 3:40 am

Millennial Money: Save for holidays now, skip regret later

The holidays are packed with temptation and obligations to spend

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September 7, 2021 at 4:08 am

Millennial Money: 5 ways to rein in impulse spending

With fewer pandemic-related restrictions this year, the option to do more can result in the urge to spend more. Here are five strategies to help...

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July 20, 2021 at 3:44 am

Millennial Money: Don’t overlook credit union credit cards

When you’re frequently bombarded with ads for credit cards at big banks, it’s easy to overlook credit cards at a local credit union. These not-for-profit...

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July 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm

How points and miles credit cards can ease the return to travel

A travel credit card can put vacation goals on track, but catching the travel bug isn’t a good enough reason to apply for one. Here...

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June 1, 2021 at 4:00 am

Millennial Money: She crushed $20K+ in debt at age 24

With over $195,000 in student loan debt, Annika Hudak saw little harm in swiping her credit cards. “I was in the mindset that I’m going...

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April 7, 2021 at 8:00 am

Startup cards can help build credit even in tough times

While major credit card issuers tightened lending standards and slashed credit limits amid COVID-19, some financial technology startups took a different tack. In 2020, young...

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