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How to add an authorized user to a Bank of America credit card
If you have a Bank of America credit card, you can add friends or family to your account as an authorized user. They will get their own credit card and will be able to spend on the bill. Adding someone as an authorized user to your credit card provides several benefits. You can help a […]
How a Credit Card Can Really Help You Get Out of Debt
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How to request a line of credit extension with Chase
There are many good reasons to request a higher credit limit. Asking your card issuer to increase your credit limit can help reduce your overall credit usage or help you afford a large purchase that you plan to pay off over time (although of course we caution against increasing your line of credit to pay […]
Best American Airlines Credit Cards of 2021
Citi is an advertising partner of CreditCards.com. If you’re a regular flyer with American Airlines, you may have noticed that the airline offers many co-branded credit cards with frequent in-flight announcements. However, out of all the cards available, which ones are the best American Airlines credit cards for you? We spoke to travel veterans about […]
6 Credit Card Habits You Should Be Part of Your Routine
When used with planning and forethought, a credit card can become a truly valuable and useful financial tool in your arsenal. But if you get it wrong (which we all do from time to time), you risk hurting yourself financially. From a tainted credit score to nasty interest and fees, a lack of good credit […]
How to help your child build credit
All parents do their best to give their children a good start in life. To help them succeed financially, parents can help them build their credit history and good credit habits early on. “The best time to plant an apple tree was 20 years ago,” said Chaim Geller, financial advisor and personal finance expert at […]
Can I use a credit card on Venmo?
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My credit took a hit. How long will it take me to repair it?
Your credit score can affect your financial and personal life in different ways. Your credit score not only determines the types of loan products you qualify for and the interest rates you receive, but it can also affect your job prospects, insurance rates, and even how easy it is for you to rent an apartment. […]
What credit score is needed for a credit card?
Ready to apply for a credit card but worried that your three-digit credit score is too low? No need. It’s true that you’ll need a higher credit score to qualify for cards that come with generous rewards programs and low interest rates, but even if your score is less than stellar, you can still qualify […]
Best credit cards for businesses with bad credit
Getting a credit card can make it easier to collect the funds you need to keep your business running, with the ability to pay it off over time. You may even be able to earn valuable rewards in the process. But what if you have bad credit or no credit at all? The good news […]