Credit Card Secrets That Will Save You a Lot of Money with Matt Schulz

Let me guess: you love your credit card points but hate that pesky annual fee. Did you know that 90% of people who asked to have an annual fee waived or reduced in the past year were successful? Oh, and what about that interest rate at 25+%? It really hurts you if you carry debt on your credit card. Did you know that 76% of those who asked for a lower interest rate in the past year got it lowered by a lot? Listen, I know that credit cards and debt can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in your life. But there are some big credit card secrets that will save you a ton of money that you NEED to know about. You know our guest, Matt Schulz, who is the Chief Credit Analyst at LendingTree and the author of Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More. He’s sharing loads of credit card secrets from a recent LendingTree survey that will blow your mind. LINKS LendingTree survey Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More book 3 Money-Saving Scripts You Can Use Immediately CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Apply for one-on-one Emotions-Based Money Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coaching  Ask Shannah questions - submit your question here https://etmpod.link/askshannah  Freebie: 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq  Follow me on Instagram  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring the show. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/ETM. Thanks to Notion for sponsoring the show. Notion is my go-to tool for managing notes, to do lists, and action items. Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/ETM. Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices