Popular Credit Card Articles from Motley Fool Money

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Nov. 18, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

5 Stats That Show We're Getting Smarter With Our Credit Cards

The latest credit card market report is full of hopeful signs that we're learning from our credit card mistakes.

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Nov. 18, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Hidden Holiday Costs That Can Ruin Your Budget

Prepping for the holiday season involves more than buying gifts. You also have to plan for all those extra costs.

Nov. 17, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

These 5 States Have the Worst Average Credit Scores in the Nation

Average credit scores are rising, but they're still pretty dismal in these five states.

Nov. 15, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Americans Agree This Is the Biggest Waste of Money. Here's How to Avoid It

Paying avoidable fees and excessive interest is a waste of money. Use these tips to make sure you don't fall prey.

Nov. 14, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

3 Ways Those Exciting Credit Card Offers Could Cost You Money

Take a look at the potential downsides of popular credit card offers before you apply.

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Nov. 13, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Want to Waste Less Money? Start With These 4 Good Money Habits

Practice these good habits of people who waste less money and you'll be saving more in no time.

Nov. 13, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Here's What Happened When I Lost My Credit Card Abroad

Find out everything you need to know about losing your credit card during international travel, from how to be prepared to getting a replacement.

Nov. 12, 2019 | By Dana George

Why American Express Lowered Its Merchant Fees -- and How You Can Benefit

Why did American Express lower the fees they charge merchants? And how will that affect consumers?

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Nov. 8, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

7 Underrated Credit Card Perks You Should Take Advantage Of

Rewards points aren't the only credit card perk worth having. Here are seven lesser-known ones that can be even more valuable.

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Nov. 6, 2019 | By Dana George

How to Snag Cash Discounts at Local Stores

How would you go about snagging a cash discount from a local store? Here's how we suggest you begin.

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Nov. 6, 2019 | By Dana George

Your Family Vacation: Weird, Wonderful, and Inexpensive

Family vacations don't have to cost thousands of dollars. Here's how to have fun without breaking the bank.

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Nov. 5, 2019 | By Motley Fool Money Staff

Americans Have Enough Credit to Buy Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook

Card issuers are handing out huge amounts of credit. Should we be worried?

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Nov. 4, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Only 13% of Americans With Credit Card Debt Have Tried This Smart Payoff Method

Struggling to pay down your credit card debt? Discover a money-saving method that most consumers haven't even considered.

Nov. 2, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die?

Explore the policies of popular travel rewards programs to learn how they handle points and miles when the account holder passes away.

Oct. 31, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

Trick or Treat? How to Tell If a Credit Card Offer Is a Good Deal

Your wallet only has room for so many credit cards. Find out how to decide which ones are right for you.

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Oct. 31, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

1 in 5 Americans Has Subprime Credit -- Here's What They Can Do

Subprime credit haunts you in more ways than you realize. Here’s what you can -- and should -- do about it.

Oct. 30, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Here's Why Shops Don't Always Accept Credit Cards for Small Purchases

Wondering why you can't always pay by credit card for small transactions? Find out the thinking behind credit card minimums.

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Oct. 30, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

How Many Americans Have Good Credit?

Do more Americans have good credit or bad credit? Here's the answer.

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Oct. 28, 2019 | By Dana George

Hold Your Applause: The Debt Collection Industry Is Shrinking

A new report shows that the debt collection industry is shrinking. Here’s why.

Oct. 27, 2019 | By Dana George

U.S. Credit Card Users Owe Nearly $900 Billion. Should We Be Worried?

Should we be worried that Americans owe nearly $900 billion in credit card debt? Here’s the answer.

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Oct. 27, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

15% of Americans Think They'll Have Debt Forever. Don't Be One of Them.

You can get out of that crippling debt cycle. Just follow these tips.

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Oct. 26, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Here's How to Save Almost $2,000 on Your Credit Card Debt

Credit card interest rates are still extremely high. Here's one easy way to decrease your interest rate and pay off your debt faster.