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Balance Transfer Credit Cards

A balance transfer credit card may help you save money in interest. But before you apply for one of these cards and accept an offer, there are three key factors to consider. Senior Editor Eric Freeman and host Gaby Lapera break them down. To see if this type of card could save you money, check out our balance transfer calculator: https://www.creditkarma.com/calculators/i/balance-transfer-calculator

Recap of Federal Student Loans in 2022

Student loans can be a roller coaster at the best of times. It’s been especially wild during the pandemic. Clint Proctor, Credit Karma writer, joins host Gaby Lapera to talk about COVID-19 federal student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Learn more about options after federal student loan forbearance ends here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/student-loan-debt-relief

Buy Now, Pay Later

Buy Now, Pay Later services are popping up all over the internet. As the holiday season approaches, Editor Erin Dunn and host Gaby Lapera chat about how BNPL works and some things folks might think about before using them. Read about different BNPL apps here: https://www.creditkarma.com/personal-loans/i/buy-now-pay-later-apps. Or learn more about Credit Karma’s BNPL survey results here: https://www.creditkarma.com/insights/i/buy-now-pay-later-missed-payments

Emergency Funds

Having cash on hand during an emergency can be the difference between weathering a storm and financial ruin. Editor Rebecca Moran and host Gaby Lapera talk about the basics of starting an emergency fund, the importance of saving and some saving strategies. Learn more about emergency funds here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/emergency-fund-basics. And for unbanked folks looking for banking options, check out: https://joinbankon.org/accounts/. 

Worst Advice

The host of Popcorn Finance, Chris Browning, and Gaby Lapera chat about the worst financial advice they've received, and potential origin stories for each one.