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If you’re using a secured credit card to build or rebuild credit, plan to continue using t...
Most balance transfer credit cards charge fees to transfer a balance, but some don't. Here...
Using multiple credit cards can help you maximize rewards and card benefits, but it’s cruc...
Your credit card statement has a lot of important information, here's how to read and unde...
Credit card issuers often use automated identity, fraud and credit checks to quickly deter...
Medical credit cards generally aren't the best way to pay medical debt due to their high A...
You generally don't want to use your credit card when doing so will result in extra fees o...
If you have a favorite credit card, you might get rewarded for spreading the news about it...
You might want to cancel a credit card with an annual fee if you don't get a lot of reward...
Learn about how cash back rewards credit cards work, the types of cards and tips for maxim...
Using a credit card responsibly means committing to on-time payments and keeping balances ...
Exceeding a credit card's borrowing limit brings costly fees and hurts credit scores, but ...
There are hundreds of rewards credit cards to choose from, but these seven steps help you ...
Credit card issuers accept payments online, by phone and by mail, and some also allow in-p...
Credit card bills can be paid with savings, but it should only be a last resort. It's best...
Your credit card can have a statement balance and current balance, but its utilization rat...
If there's time remaining on an offer, you can do a balance transfer to an existing credit...
When rates are trending upward, pay attention to the credit card interest rates you're pay...
What happens when your credit card is lost, stolen or damaged? You can order a replacement...
Credit cards offer a lot of benefits, but it’s also important to consider their interest r...
You can pay utilities with a credit card, but there may be a convenience fee. Before using...
Follow these five steps and learn how switching credit cards can affect your credit scores...
There's no one "right" amount for a security deposit on a credit card. You'll need to cons...
The keys to avoiding cancellation are showing regular credit card activity and paying on t...
Overall credit utilization ratio calculations include all your credit cards. But an indivi...
If you’ve lost your grace period on your credit card, here are some steps you can take to ...
How fast can you get a new credit card? That depends on how you applied, your credit score...
Before using a new credit card, maximize its security and value by creating an online acco...
Avoid common credit card mistakes by setting up autopay to never miss a payment, paying yo...
There's no requirement that you be the person who pays your credit card bill, but it's you...
Though it's disconcerting to learn that your data has been compromised in a data breach, y...
If you can't pay off your credit card balance in full each month, aim to pay more than the...
The recent half percentage point rate hike by the Fed will likely produce an increase in y...
When choosing a new credit card, consider factors like rewards, fees and credit score requ...
Credit cards can be beneficial in a variety of ways, but only when used responsibly. Here'...
You generally need a good to exceptional credit score—670 to 850—to qualify for the best t...
Don't apply for a new credit card before you review its terms and conditions for these 14 ...
When a card payment is late, paying within 30 days can help you avoid a credit hit, and ca...
Yes, you can use a credit card to pay your medical bills—but should you? Consider these fa...
If you have had a billing issue resolve after requesting a chargeback, this is how you can...
Here's a list of the common credit card fees you should look out for, how they work and wh...
As a college student, a student credit card can help you get started on your credit journe...
Not sure what to use your secured card for now that your credit score qualifies you for ot...
Want your own credit card but don't have enough income to apply? You can use your spouse's...
Zero liability fraud protection means that if someone uses your credit card without your a...
TSA Precheck and CLEAR both get you past airport security faster, but TSA Precheck is for ...
When your credit card application is denied, alternatives include getting a secured credit...
Here's why you should consider getting a starter credit card, and what to look for in one....
The CARD Act is an important federal law that limits what credit card issuers can do and h...
Store credit cards can help you save money or build credit, but they tend to have high int...
If the store whose store credit card you have is closing, here's what to know about repayi...
When facing a financial emergency, a cash advance can seem like a good idea, but is it? He...
A balance transfer credit card won't always work, but you can try one of these three alter...
Don't waste your cash back, points and miles, learn which credit card redemption options a...
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