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Bank failure fallout: What to do if your credit card issuer goes out of business

By John Egan | Updated on May 19, 2023

When the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. seized Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023, in the biggest U.S. bank collapse since...

By John Egan | Updated on May 19, 2023

Ending a marriage can certainly take an emotional and physical toll on a person. Divorce can also take a financial toll...

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on May 19, 2023

Opening your first credit card account is an exciting moment. With it you will have a credit line to safely and...

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on May 19, 2023

Applying for a credit card is pretty straightforward. Just fill out the form with the requested information and wait for a...

By John Egan | Updated on May 19, 2023

It’s a common question: Should you focus first on paying off debt or building an emergency fund? Unfortunately, there’s no black-and-white...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 20, 2023

Hitting a rough spot financially could tempt you to whip out your credit card or apply for a new one. Those...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 19, 2023

If you have student loans, and especially if they feel out of control, it's a question you probably have pondered: Can...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 13, 2023

Having your identity stolen can be a surreal experience, however, if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, there are steps...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 12, 2023

You shouldn’t be receiving any credit cards in the mail that you haven’t applied for. Learn what to do if you...

By Jennifer Rose Hale | Updated on April 10, 2023

Swiping your credit card may soon be passé, but are the new RFID chips making your information more vulnerable?