The joy (and anxiety) of your adult child’s first credit card
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Getting a first credit card is one of those milestones telling you that you've arrived, and you're a part of the...
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How to lower credit card interest rate
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Another way to lower your credit card interest charges is to get a card with a lower standard interest rate. Invariably,...
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CardRatings’ experts announce top credit cards of 2026
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How to book travel through the Capital One Travel portal
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New Year’s credit card clean-up checklist
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4 credit card philosophies for raising financially savvy kids
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To that point, here are four smart ways parents can model responsible credit card use for their children.