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How to use 0% APR credit card deals to your financial advantage

By Lynnette Khalfani-cox | Updated on October 31, 2025

I remember way back in 2001 when I had a ton of credit card debt – I’m talking $100,000 in credit...

By Chris Kissell | Updated on October 31, 2025

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, millions of government workers worry about whether they will be paid, and how they...

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on October 31, 2025

Yes, you can have more than one card from a single issuer. However, the extra account carries both pros and cons.

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 27, 2025

It may sound like something that has to do with Halloween, but ghost tapping is all trick and no treat. Also,...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 24, 2025

One of the most common questions I’ve encountered in my 25-plus years covering consumer credit is: “What credit card should I...

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on October 22, 2025

Holiday shopping can sneak up on you faster than you can say “Black Friday.” One minute, you’re carving pumpkins. Next, you’re...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on October 22, 2025

Heavier than their plastic counterparts, metal credit cards are gaining popularity among some credit card users thanks to their durability and...

By John Egan | Updated on October 17, 2025

So, how can you fight sky-high inflation? There are several approaches you can adopt. Believe it or not, wise use of...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 15, 2025

While cash is certainly still king for many, there has been a major shift within the payment industry in recent years....

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 13, 2025

Whenever the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, you'll see lots of media stories about how this means lower borrowing rates for...