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Yael Kent

Yael Kent is a personal finance enthusiast with experience writing about credit cards, credit repair, debt, and more. In addition to being an editor at Creditnet, she has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Reuters, and other financial sites.

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Recent Blogs

4 Reasons to File Your Taxes Now

February 4th, 2015 by Yael Kent

When tax time comes calling, you have the option of putting things off. You can procrastinate, treating your taxes like a paper from your high school days. Many financial experts, though, will tell you that this is precisely the wrong thing to do. There are many reasons why it makes good sense to file your taxes right now. From avoiding penalties to freeing up some of your mental energy for more important tasks, the benefits of filing now are many.

Will the US Dollar Equal the Euro in the Near Future?

January 30th, 2015 by Yael Kent

The American economy is rebounding quickly from the recession, while the currencies of many other countries remain stagnant. This can be seen in the relative value of different currencies. While the Euro and other currencies are not bouncing back, the US dollar is stronger than ever. In fact, there is speculation from top names such as Goldman Sachs and other top firms that the dollar may soon be equal in value to the Euro.

Money Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in 2015

January 9th, 2015 by Yael Kent
It is tradition for many people to view the start of a new year as a time to reset their goals in life. Often called resolutions, these goals usually involve personal health and fitness, work related issues, and financial goals. 
 
Financial goals are often hard to attain if they are not approached in the right manner. Just setting a goal to “get out of debt in 2015,” or “save for retirement” is not enough. It is important to know what to do, and what not to do, to achieve these financial goals.
 

What’s New in the Credit Card Industry?

December 16th, 2014 by Yael Kent
Before the 2008 financial collapse, credit card issuers were extremely lax about the approval criteria for card applicants. They offered long introductory periods with zero-percent APR, tons of cash-back bonuses and easy balance transfer options, and they approved people with low credit scores who probably shouldn't have had unsecured credit cards. After the collapse, credit card companies cut back on their extravagant offers and started getting a lot pickier about the applicants they approved. 
 

How to Get the Best Bargains on Black Friday

November 24th, 2014 by Yael Kent

Today's Black Friday shopper is a money-saving expert who knows exactly where to go and how to get the best deals. Competing against these savvy shoppers often requires the good fortune of finding that elusive gadget on a store shelf, as well as knowing whether that device is a great gift or a bad buy. Consider these shopping tips for the best Black Friday holiday shopping experience.

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