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Financial literacy ABCs: 3 important credit card terms to know

By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 15, 2024

Financial literacy is an important topic. A lot of people want to know more about personal finance, but don't know where...

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on April 11, 2024

Checking your credit card balance regularly is a positive financial habit that can help you stay on top of what you...

By Erica Lamberg | Updated on April 9, 2024

When you apply for a credit card, the issuer considers several factors for approval including your credit score, your income and...

By Holly Johnson | Updated on April 3, 2024

Using a credit card for everyday purchases and bills can be incredibly convenient, and that's especially true when you compare it...

By Marty Duren | Updated on April 1, 2024

Americans are less than one month away from the holiday shopping season, traditionally the busiest shopping season of the year. Retail...

By Marty Duren | Updated on April 1, 2024

When leaving high school, trade school, the military or university, understanding how credit affects your finances is a big deal.

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on April 1, 2024

While one or two rate increases usually aren't too devastating when it comes to how much consumers pay in credit card...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on April 1, 2024

Grace periods typically allow you to make a purchase and pay no interest on it as long as you pay it...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on March 7, 2024

The term "revolving credit" may sound like a mysterious banking term that only a veteran banker would fully understand. In reality,...

By Adam Frankel | Updated on February 13, 2024

That’s because of an unofficial rule known as the “Chase 5/24” rule that prevents you from getting approved for too many...