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Credit Score Required for Chase Sapphire Preferred

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® card is one of the most popular travel rewards credit cards on the market today, and it’s easy to see why. This Chase credit card allows users to earn Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to partner airlines and hotels or used directly to book flights. And with a generous […]

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How to request a credit limit increase with Bank of America

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Increasing your credit limit with Bank of America credit cards can give you […]

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Removing the influence of an authorized user on credit?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Adding your partner as an authorized user to your credit card is one […]

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Credit Score Requirements for Credit Card Approval

You can also check your credit score with a service like my fico Evaluate or get your estimate for free with any of these free credit monitoring services. Once you know your credit score, you can avoid being rejected when buying a new credit card by choosing a card for which you have an above-average […]

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Is it possible to close a credit card with a balance

You can indeed close a credit card that still has a balance, but it’s very important that you keep making payments – at least the minimum – until the card is paid off. One of the most important factors that affects your credit score is your credit utilization rate, or how much of your existing […]

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How to switch to a new credit card from the same bank

Switching to another card from the same issuer might seem like the perfect solution to a number of credit card problems. By doing this, you may receive a better or simpler remuneration, a higher line of credit, or a lower interest rate. One very practical reason for cardholders to switch is to swap a card […]

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Why Citi Custom Cash Card is a great credit card for gas

Consumers have been worried about high gas prices lately, and it’s easy to see why. The national average price per gallon of unleaded fuel is $3.90 according to the AAA as of August 22, 2022. A year ago, the national average was $3.16, making this surge a real hit to the budget for many Americans, […]

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What is an outstanding balance on a credit card?

Understanding your credit card statement can be a bit of a balancing act. This is because there is more than one balance on the statement. This may include the so-called outstanding balance. So, what is an outstanding balance and how is it different from other balances that appear on your credit card statement? Keep reading […]

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What credit score do I need for Capital One SavorOne?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards credit card is a popular choice for […]

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Will it hurt my credit history if I never use my credit card?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. When used wisely, a credit card can help you improve your credit score. […]

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