John Egan

John Egan is a blogger, content marketer and freelance writer in Austin, Texas. He is former editor in chief at Austin-based startup LawnStarter, and he previously worked at the Austin Business Journal, Bankrate and SpareFoot. John holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University. When he’s not writing or editing, John enjoys movies, music, travel, and sports (Go Jayhawks!).

Confident young woman filling out a credit card application that will definitely be approved.

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How to apply for a credit card and get approved

Applying for a credit card — and waiting for approval or denial — can feel as scary as taking a final exam or giving a public speech. Knowing how to apply for a credit card is one thing, but knowing what issuers are looking for before you apply for a new card is really the […]

John Egan

How to apply for a credit card and get approved

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