Question 1

Are you still offering the credit card product for customers?

Accepted Answer

No, we are not. In June 2024, we made the business decision to stop promoting and accepting applications for the Best Egg Visa Credit Card so that we can better focus on servicing our existing customers.

Question 2

Have my credit card benefits changed?

Accepted Answer

No, they are still the same. We want to assure you that we’re committed to supporting the needs of current customers, and that none of the card benefits that you’ve come to love have changed as a result of this decision.

Question 3

Why am I not seeing credit card offers when I apply for other Best Egg products?

Accepted Answer

You’re not seeing any credit card offers because we are no longer promoting or accepting applications for the Best Egg Credit Card so that we can better focus on servicing our existing customers.

Question 4

Why does Best Egg have a credit card when it also offers loans for consolidating credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Progress looks different to different people. We’re all about providing the right financial products based on your unique circumstances. At different points in someone’s life, a debt consolidation loan might make more sense to help them reduce and pay off debt faster. Other times, a credit card is a smarter choice because it gives them more access to credit.

Question 5

How do personal loans work?

Accepted Answer

A personal loan is a fixed-term loan that lets you borrow a lump sum of money and repay it in predictable monthly installments over a set period. Best Egg offers personal loans that can be used for a variety of purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvements, medical expenses, and more. The application process is quick and easy, and you can check your rate without impacting your credit score.                    Explore different personal loan options.

Question 6

What is the difference between an unsecured and secured loan?

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between unsecured and secured loans lies in collateral.

Unsecured loans: These loans don t require any collateral. Approval is based on your creditworthiness. Best Egg offers unsecured personal loans that can be used for various purposes.
Secured loans: These loans require collateral, or something of value like the fixtures in your home, along with your creditworthiness to offset the risk for lenders. Best Egg offers secured personal loans.

Learn more about secured vs. unsecured loans.

Question 7

How can I improve my financial health?

Accepted Answer

Improving your financial health involves understanding your financial situation and making informed decisions. Best Egg Financial Health is a free platform that provides tools to help you:

Monitor your credit score
Keep up with debt paydown
Build and manage a budget
Increase your financial literacy
Understand more about your money

By using these tools, you can gain insights into your financial habits and make adjustments to improve your overall financial well-being.

Question 8

How do I manage debt?

Accepted Answer

Managing debt effectively involves understanding your obligations and creating a plan to pay them off. Best Egg offers resources to help you:

Understand different debt paydown strategies
Explore Debt Consolidation Loans
Create an automatic budget based on your expenses and spending.

These tools can assist you in developing a personalized plan to reduce and manage your debt effectively.

Question 9

How do I budget to stay on track financially?

Accepted Answer

Building a budget is the first step toward financial stability. With a simple budget, you can see where your money is going, cut your unnecessary expenses, and even find areas to build savings. Creating and sticking to a budget can be tricky. But Best Egg Financial Health a free tool called Money Manager, which can help you build a budget automatically.
 
Check out this resource article about the importance of building a budget and get tips for ways you can stick to a budget without sacrificing the fun.

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