BLUF: In the military, credit cards can be your friend – like a rich friend who gives you awesome stuff for free. But you have to be smart about it. How to be smart about it: Background: The magic behind credit card rewards It’s not really magic. Every time you swipe a credit card, the […]
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So you want a credit card that sets off metal detectors… or maybe a card that offers more benefits than (just about) any other. In either case, you want the AMEX Platinum card. This high-end card usually has a $695 annual fee and a lot of people pay that for all the sweet, sweet bennies
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Bottom line The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA) are two laws that can make a meaningful difference to your financial situation if you are active duty or on active duty orders. The SCRA caps the interest rate you pay on most loans while you’re on active duty and allows
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