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How to Use a Self Visa® Credit Card to Build a Credit History
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How to Read and Understand a Credit Card Statement (Interactive)
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One credit card for everything: pros, cons and tips to make it work
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Credit bureaus will stop counting medical debts
Medical debt, away! Something like. The three major credit bureaus in the US – Experian, TransUnion and Equifax – announced that almost all medical debt (about 70%) will be removed from credit reports this summer. Earlier this year, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found that medical debt is the most common form of debt […]
How do automatic bill payments affect your credit score?
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6 worst ways to get credit card rewards
Whether you have a credit card with cashback or travel bonuses, you probably have the opportunity to use your bonuses in several ways. While some cards allow you to squeeze more value out of every point or mile (the standard benchmark is 1 cent a card), some redemption options will give you less. So, when […]
Consequences of stopping credit card payments
If you’ve ever had a credit card balance growing to the point where you feel like you’ll never be able to pay it off, the idea of just stopping payments might seem appealing. The balance is huge, and interest costs and possibly other fees are rising every month. It may seem impossible. You may have […]
Best Credit Cards to Pay Your Monthly Bills
Paying your monthly bills with a credit card can be not only convenient, but also lucrative, as you will likely be able to earn rewards such as miles, points, or cashback. In addition, there are some credit cards that offer great benefits such as mobile phone insurance, giving you extra protection when choosing to pay […]
Unauthorized debiting of a credit card by a family member
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7 Ways to Lose Credit Card Reward Points
You sweat over your expenses for months or years to collect enough rewards to take you on the journey of a lifetime. But your dreams can quickly be dashed if you commit a breach that causes your card issuer to forfeit your rewards. “They may disappear,” says Ira Reingold, executive director of the National Association […]