Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for January 2019. Also in the news: What the government shutdown means for home loans, 5 reasons credit cards rule for family vacations, and why you should ask your student loan servicer to ungroup your loans.
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2019
New year, new cards.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Could the shutdown affect your loan?
5 Reasons Credit Cards Rule for Family Vacations
All about the perks.
Ask Your Student Loan Servicer to Ungroup Your Loans
Use the snowball method.
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