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Holly Johnson is financially independent and a successful entrepreneur, but she still wishes she'd learned the power of compound interest younger.

Credit card rewards can lower your holiday expenses, but you don't always get good value. If you have a gift budget, consider using a new card instead.

The American Express Gold and Green cards are great for earning Amex points, but the best choice for you depends on your spending habits and favorite perks.

To find the right balance transfer card for you, figure out how much debt you need to move over, then compare 0% intro APR offers.

An expensive project is a perfect opportunity to earn a credit card sign-up bonus, or earn bonus cash back at Amazon, Walmart, PayPal, and digital wallets.

Use these credit cards with PayPal to earn bonus rewards shopping online and more.

Holly Johnson's kids are 11 and 13, and with no change in sight for the cost of college, she's gritting her teeth and preparing to pay full price.

If you have at least $20,000 on deposit with Bank of America/Merrill, you can enjoy bonus credit card rewards, waived fees, lower interest, and more.

Landlord Holly Johnson made $150,000 on the sale of one of her rental properties. She expects to make a profit on the second, too.

Instead of offering sign-up bonuses on its cards, Discover will match all the cash back or miles you earn after your first year with no limits.