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Video: How a side hustle can help you pay down debt When you need to pay off debt quickly, you can pray for a raise -- or increase your income independently, with a side hustle. Mimi Johnson, of St. Louis, explains how she made a side hustle work for her, and some bumps in the road to watch out for if you take this route. See the full story

More news Charged Up! Podcast: Becoming financially literate Professor Arshad Ahmad has been teaching finance for 25 years. In this episode, he talks about what financial literacy is, how to become financially literate, the motivations behind our spending mentality and how to get on the path to financial security. See the full story

Poll: 9 out of 10 millennials admit to impulse buys In a CreditCards.com survey of U.S. adults, 9 out of 10 millennials confess to impulsive spending. The numbers are even higher among the youngest millennials, ages 25 and younger: 95 percent saying they've made an impulse buy. See the full story

2017 Balance Transfer Survey: Act now before 0% deals dry up If you're looking to transfer a high-interest balance to a credit card with a 0 percent offer, some experts say to do it now before issuers get less generous. See the full story

Expert Q&A Redeeming rewards as a statement credit: Many cards allow it Can I apply my rewards toward the balance on my credit card? Get the answer

Taking charge 'President Trump' – How does that make you feel about your finances? Americans have mixed feelings about their personal financial outlook for the next four years. A new survey by Experian finds 51 percent expect their personal financial status to improve during Trump's term. See the full story

Product news Citi Mobile App adds streamlined card activation to growing list of new features Citi customers can now activate a new credit card simply by taking a photo of it. A new feature, which launched January 27, allows card members to activate a Citibank card in-app by using the camera from his or her mobile device to scan the card number. See the full story

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