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Prepaid debit cards for teens: Pros, cons and what the experts say

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on July 19, 2023

Prepaid debit cards have grown in popularity over the years and not just among adults. A fairly new niche in...

By Marty Duren | Updated on July 19, 2023

As sure as green in spring and yellow in fall – if you live where the seasons turn, at least...

By John Egan | Updated on July 17, 2023

In the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports gambling in 2018, Americans have...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on July 14, 2023

It can be awkward and sometimes stressful, having your credit card declined, though it really depends on the situation. If...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on July 3, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new, controversial proposal that seeks to cap credit card late fees at only...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on June 22, 2023

“Credit builder” loans have grown in popularity in recent years and seem to be getting more and more media exposure. ...

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on June 15, 2023

Moving to the United States can be a major adjustment - regardless of whether you are coming here as a...

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on June 14, 2023

Depending on whether you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your path to restoring credit could include secured credit...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on June 13, 2023

With a new year underway, you've had some time already to work on your resolutions to get your credit card...

By Kenya McCullum | Updated on June 12, 2023

What's the difference between a VantageScore and FICO score? We answer this and more. ...