Adopt these credit card habits to help improve your finances
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There's no doubt that credit cards can make our lives easier -- but only if we use them wisely. Unfortunately, the...
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How to avoid credit card interest and fees
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So, how do you avoid making this expensive mistake? Follow along for seven tips on how to steer clear of credit...
What to know before applying for your first credit card
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Credit cards allow you to build a solid credit history, which can help you do everything from secure a car loan...
Rising credit card interest rates: How to prepare for a hike
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A credit card’s interest rate can go up under a few scenarios, with some in your control and others not. First,...
7 overlooked credit card perks
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Think you're getting the most out of your credit card? Think again. Your plastic could be saving you more money.
Widening interest spreads are increasing the cost of bad credit
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Interest rates became a hot discussion as 2023 drew to a close. After a sustained run of eleven interest rate hikes...
Consumers face record credit card debt this holiday season
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Americans have a long-standing habit of running up credit card debt late in the year and then dealing with the bills...
Reasons to choose credit, not debit cards
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Using credit credit cards instead of debit cards gives you host of advantages including purchase protection and a bigger selection of...
5 reasons to have a credit card
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Since they were first introduced, credit cards have steadily grown in popularity among consumers, to the point that many use "plastic"...
How “doom spending” can accelerate credit card debt
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Maybe you've heard of retail therapy, where shoppers hit the mall or their favorite e-commerce site and drop some cash to...