 TITLE: Best Ways to Prepare Your Finances for Holiday Spending CONTENT: Consider an Intro 0% APR Offer\n------------------------------\nConsider applying for a credit card with a 0% intro APR on purchases. If you were already looking into a new card and would like to earn some rewards and an intro bonus, consider applying for a card that not only has the features you want but also offers promotional interest-free financing for your holiday purchases. This is only a good option if you're sure you can pay off the balance before the intro APR period ends.\nThe Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a good option in this category. It offers a 0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months, after which your rate will be 14.99% to 23.74% variable depending on your creditworthiness. You can also earn an introductory bonus of $200 after spending $500 in your first 3 months with the card—a great way to capitalize on your holiday spending. Visit Experian CreditMatch™ for the rewards credit card offers based on your credit profile.\nThe Bottom Line\n---------------\nTo ensure your holidays are the happiest they can be, map out your spending now, just like Santa plots his route every year. From making a shopping list to evaluating your cash situation to looking into 0% intro APR credit card offers, fill your bag with the right financial tools and enter the new year with the gift of financial stability. END