How to get credit card debt under control
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National statistics show that credit card debt has been rising steadily for years. The question is, how much credit card debt...
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Is the recent drop in credit card debt actually good news?
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Are medical credit cards worth it?
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How to earn a Southwest Companion Pass for free companion travel
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Why am I being charged interest on a zero balance?
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How do 0% APR credit cards work?
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Credit cards offering introductory 0% APR (annual percentage rate) have become a staple of the credit card industry. I have been...
Credit card mistakes even savvy cardholders can make
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Best practices for employee credit card management
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Why flexible travel rewards can make the most sense for summer travel plans
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7 financial moves to make when you graduate college
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Small business? Consider a small bank for your credit needs
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Should you opt out of prescreened credit card offers?
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Prescreened credit card offers have become a familiar annoyance for many, but should you opt out of these solicitations? Beyond being...
Today’s economy has young adults looking for financial guidance, survey shows
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What is the best way to use credit card points?
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Credit card reward programs have become increasingly popular with cardholders over the past couple of decades. This growth has resulted in...