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11 Ways to Accumulate Credit Card Rewards and Points Faster
You don’t have to double-down on your spending to double your rewards.
The Days of Big Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses May Be Numbered
Sign-up incentives create new customers, but do they create loyal customers?
This Is How You Earn a Free Vacation By Next Year Using Credit Card Rewards
Pack the diaper bag and don't forget the sunscreen -- your next big trip is on the bank.
You Don't Need to Sign for Credit Card Purchases Anymore -- How Will This Affect Security?
Checking signatures was never very effective to begin with.
Charge Cards: Better Than Debit and Credit Cards, or a Waste of Money?
Here's what happens when you combine the limitations of a debit card with the perks of a credit card.
It's Been Proven: The Best Time to Look for a Job Is When You Already Have One
Thinking about quitting your job? Make sure you have a new one lined up first.
Why You Shouldn't Drain Your Savings to Pay Off Debt
Paying off credit card debt should be a high priority -- but maybe it shouldn't be No. 1
1 in 5 Consumers Are Using the Wrong Credit Card -- Are You?
Find out if you're using the wrong credit card and what you should be using instead.
How Changing Your Go-To Credit Card Could Save You Hundreds
Better rewards, lower fees, and improved terms are just some of the benefits of getting a new credit card.
Should You Close an Unused Credit Card? The Answer Might Surprise You
Leaving it open could help your credit score -- but so could closing it.
Why You Should Never Put Medical Debt on a Credit Card
It could end up costing you a lot more than expected.
5 Ways Other People Can Ruin Your Credit Score, and How to Protect Yourself
Safeguard yourself against these blows to your credit.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for Another Credit Card
Give your finances a good look before you open up a new credit card account.
Why You Might Not Be Getting the Credit Card Interest Rate You Deserve
What if your bank overcharged you for years, and you didn't even notice?
Interest Rates Are on the Rise. Here's How to Prepare
Is this a sign of an improving economy, or a warning to get that debt paid off? A little bit of both.
5 Travel Credit Cards With Annual Fees That Are Worth It (and 2 That Aren't)
When it comes to rewards credit cards, sometimes spending money can actually save you money -- especially if you like to travel.
7 Signs You're Not Making the Most of Your Excellent Credit Score
Getting your credit score above 800 is worth more than just bragging rights.