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Credit Card Articles

Articles about choosing the right credit card, and how to get the most from the ones you have.
 
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Jan. 18, 2020 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

8 Ways Having No Credit Score Makes Life Harder

From making it harder to buy a car or house to blocking you from buying a new cell phone, being credit invisible can be costly.
Young woman holding credit card and looking at laptop screen suspiciously.
Jan. 18, 2020 | By Kailey Hagen

4 Common Credit Card Fees You Don't Need to Pay

You get a say in whether you pay these credit card fees. Why pay them if you don't have to?
Bespectacled young man looking at the numerous credit cards in his hand with confused disbelief.
Jan. 17, 2020 | By Kailey Hagen

Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores?

With so many different credit scores, which one do you trust? Here's what you need to know.
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Jan. 16, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

9 Travel Lessons I Learned After 1 Year of Living Abroad

Check out all the best travel tips and tricks I figured out after living as a digital nomad for a year.
Man in puffer jacket and parka crossing narrow bridge over forest and pointing intrepidly at mountain in distance.
Jan. 15, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

6 Reasons to Make All Your 2020 Travel Plans Now

Take a look at the benefits of making your 2020 travel plans at the beginning of the year.
Older woman writing something down in notebook while on the phone.
Jan. 14, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

How 1 Phone Call Can Get You More Value From Your Credit Card

See how you can get a discount on your credit card's annual fee or bonus rewards in one phone call.
Jan. 11, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Credit Card Bill: A Timeline

Find out the consequences you'll face when your credit card bill is late by a day, a month, and beyond.
Jan. 11, 2020 | By Dana George

3 Money Mistakes I Made With My Kids

The time to teach a person about money is when they're young. Here are the things I wish I'd taught my children.
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Jan. 9, 2020 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

7 Ways to Beat Your Parents' Credit Score

It's possible to have excellent credit at a young age. Follow these steps to do it.
Jan. 9, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

1 Key Step to Take Before Applying for That Amazing Credit Card Offer

Excited about a credit card offer you just saw? Do this before you apply so you don't end up disappointed.
Man having a mental breakdown while clutching two big fistfuls of credit cards to his head.
Jan. 8, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

The 5 Biggest Drawbacks of Having a Lot of Credit Cards

Learn about the downsides that you need to deal with when you use many different credit cards.
Jan. 8, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

How Married Couples Can Maximize Their Travel Rewards

Learn the best strategies for how you and your spouse can earn more travel rewards by combining your efforts.
Woman choosing and removing one credit card from a set of three.
Jan. 7, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

Can You Pay Off 1 Credit Card With Another? It's Complicated

Discover the two workarounds that let you use one credit card to pay off another.
Young woman holding a calculator and a credit card and grinning with satisfaction at the credit card.
Jan. 6, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

7 Strategies to Earn More Credit Card Rewards in 2020

Learn how you can rack up more credit card rewards than ever before in 2020.
Jan. 6, 2020 | By Lyle Daly

Canceling a Credit Card? Do These 2 Things First

Max out your credit card's benefits by taking these two steps before you call to cancel it.
Jan. 2, 2020 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Things to Do Before You Close a Credit Card

Canceling a credit card can have some unintended consequences. Here are five things you need to do to avoid problems.
Dec. 27, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

7 Reasons Your Credit Card May Be Declined -- and How to Resolve Them

Wondering why your credit card transaction was declined? Find out the answer and what you can do about it.
Dec. 23, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Credit Is More Accessible Than Ever -- but Is That a Good Thing?

From no-credit credit cards to online lenders, credit is increasingly accessible, which comes with its own set of dangers.
A woman meeting with bank associate at a desk.
Dec. 23, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Here's the Average Credit Card Approval Rate by Credit Score

Here are the odds that you'll be approved for a credit card based on your credit score.
Credit application paperwork with pen lying on top.
Dec. 21, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Things That Will Keep You From Getting a Credit Card

These five things can tank your chances of getting a credit card. Here's how to avoid them.
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Dec. 20, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

Residents of These 5 States Have Their Identities Stolen Most Often

Residents of these five states must take extra precautions to avoid identity theft. Is your state one of them?
A stressed young woman sitting at her desk in front of a laptop with her face in her hands.
Dec. 20, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

4 Ways Bad Credit Can Come Back to Bite You

Bad credit has some far-reaching consequences. Here are a few of the most significant.
Dec. 18, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

7 Ways to Prevent Your Miles and Points from Expiring

Use one of these methods to ensure that your frequent flyer miles and hotel points don't expire.
Dec. 15, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

45% of Airline Loyalty Program Members Don't Know How to Use Their Rewards

Find out why so many members of airline loyalty programs aren't getting the most out of their miles.
A mother and daughter going Christmas shopping.
Dec. 15, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

Half of Americans Are Setting Themselves Up for Holiday Overspending

Holiday shopping is expensive. Here's how to keep yours in check.