How to get credit card debt under control
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National statistics show that credit card debt has been rising steadily for years. The question is, how much credit card debt...
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What happens when you stop making payments on a credit card?
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If you stop making credit card payments, the first thing that will happen is that your credit score will probably take...
Can you open a credit card outside of where you bank?
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You may want to have a card associated with the institution that holds your money, but there are also advantages to...
Is the recent drop in credit card debt actually good news?
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During the first quarter of 2024, American consumers reduced the amount of credit card debt they owe. That's been a rare...
Credit card mistakes even savvy cardholders can make
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Savvy credit card users understand the importance of paying their account balance on time and in full to avoid interest charges,...
Are medical credit cards worth it?
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So called medical credit cards – also known as healthcare credit cards – are a relatively new type of credit card...
Is an automatic credit limit increase a good thing?
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I recently noticed an interesting benefit marketed by Chase to new applicants for one of their popular cards:
Are Americans paying down the wrong types of debt?
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Something unusual happened in 2023. For a few months there, Americans actually reduced one major category of debt.
7 financial moves to make when you graduate college
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Graduating college can be a breathtaking experience. Pride and excitement are often mixed with nervous uncertainty.
Today’s economy has young adults looking for financial guidance, survey shows
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Learning new skills on the fly is always challenging, but when it comes to personal financial skills, it can be both...