The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again. Now what?
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But, now that the rates are increasing at a pace not seen in decades, what do you need to think about...
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What do you do when you lose a credit card on vacation?
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You hear about other people losing their credit card. You never think it'll happen to you, especially on a family vacation....
What is a credit card grace period?
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A grace period is the time between your credit card statement closing date and when your bill is due. In most...
Are you passing bad credit habits on to your kids?
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Your kids, especially teenagers and college students, may be learning more from watching your credit habits than you realize.
First person: 5 stupid things to do with your credit card
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About 30 years ago, after graduating from college, I applied for my first credit card, and then I soon applied for...
15 terrible credit card mistakes
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That little plastic card can be your best friend if you avoid these 7 bad habits of credit card use.
Here’s one more reason to get your credit card from a bank
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Do credit card security breaches, such as those that occurred at Target and Neiman Marcus last year, have you concerned about...
Should you get a credit card after bankruptcy?
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If you've recently had a bankruptcy discharged, your mailbox may be filling with new credit card offers. However, just because you...
Should you pay credit card debt with a P2P loan?
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Peer-to-peer loans tout lower rates and credit advantages, but not everyone qualifies.
Can you explain how to use the convenience checks that come with credit card statements?
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Many consumers find it appealing to be able to write a check without the money coming out of your checking account....