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Jul 18
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Dealing with debt: expert tips for using...

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Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in June 2022.


733. Ever wonder if using a balance transfer credit card could help you get out of debt faster? Laura interviews Mary Gameng, MBA and Credit Card Specialist with Citizens, and answers a listener question. 


Here are a few topics Mary and Laura talk about on this week's show:


  • How many Americans have credit card debt and how much.
  • Steps to create a debt pay-off plan.
  • Ways using a balance transfer card can improve your finances.
  • How card issuers evaluate you when applying for a transfer card.
  • Whether using a transfer card can hurt your credit.
  • Shopping tips for finding the best balance transfer card offer.


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