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What does revolving credit mean?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on
The term "revolving credit" may sound like a mysterious banking term that only a veteran banker would fully understand. In reality,...

What is a credit mix?

By Brian O’Connell | Updated on
Good credit can be the difference between being approved for an auto loan or credit card or being rejected.

Guide to business credit scores

By Jackie Lam | Updated on
If you own a small business, making sure you have a solid business credit score can help you land lower interest...

What is a virtual credit card?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on
It seems that the COVID-19 pandemic and artificial intelligence (AI) have both helped accelerate the virtual world that many of us...

Can you pay credit card bill with cash?

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on
Credit cards are more likely to be associated with online accounts, apps and digital wallets than with cash. So you may...

What are balance transfer checks?

By Geoff Williams | Updated on
Balance transfer checks are paper checks that let you transfer credit card balances from one account to another. They are also...

What is the Chase 5/24 rule?

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

Do balance transfers hurt your credit score?

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on
A credit card balance transfer can be extremely helpful when you're juggling multiple credit card balances and trying to keep up...