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Can someone with a disability get a credit card?

By John Egan | Updated on November 30, 2023

When it comes to access to credit cards, there’s a great divide between American adults with disabilities and without disabilities. But...

By Richard Barrington | Updated on November 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has really burst onto the scene recently. It has suddenly gone from a long-discussed theory to a tool...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on November 29, 2023

While increased card acceptance is certainly welcome news if you're a cardholder, consumers should also be aware that a significant number...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on October 27, 2023

Be sure you understand how each option works, and the risks and benefits involved. We'll help you sort out the details...

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on October 18, 2023

These arrangements don’t always go smoothly, though. To avoid problems, set firm and reasonable expectations before you hand over access to...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on October 18, 2023

It's natural for parents to want to smooth the road to adulthood for their children. Financially, one way to do that...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on October 13, 2023

If you've been following the news, you're well aware of what is happening in Ukraine – and as the stories accumulate...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on October 5, 2023

If you are in the market for a new credit card, you may have run across some that are labeled "secured."...

By Richard Barrington | Updated on September 21, 2023

Ready or not, it's finally happening. For the first time since early 2020, student loan payments start coming due again in...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on September 20, 2023

Credit card debt following the pandemic has soared as the Fed has raised interest rates. Transunion, one of the three major...