What to do if your credit card issuer lowers your credit limit
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It can be surprising to realize that your credit limit has suddenly been cut. A dip in available credit may or...
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Want an advance on your paycheck? You may be better off using your credit card
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People often find that making ends meet is just a matter of timing. Especially for people who get paid every two...
Fed poised to cut rates – How will your credit card benefit?
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Inflation has made managing finances a challenge for many Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to manage inflation, the...
How much does back-to-school borrowing add to your costs?
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Back-to-school shopping has millions of Americans reaching for their credit cards. That may be a convenient solution, but it can also...
6 common types of credit card fraud and how to avoid them
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The FTC received 441,882 reports in 2022 of information being misused with an existing card or when applying for a new...
Credit card delinquencies are on the rise: Strategies for debt relief
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With credit card delinquency rates increasing, more Americans are facing the question of what they may need to do if they're...
Teachable moments from back-to-school-shopping
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It's back-to-school shopping season. Classes may not yet be back in session, but even before then, back-to-school shopping provides a great...
How to remove a credit card authorized user
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If you've added an authorized user to your credit card, you've given them the power to spend on your account. But...
Will my credit card company issue a credit if the products I buy are stolen or damaged?
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Some credit card issuers offer purchase protection, which could reimburse you for lost of stolen items purchased with your card.
How surging credit card delinquency rates can affect credit limits
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For example, bad economic conditions (that have nothing to do with your personal finances) can lead to lines being lowered as...