Popular Credit Card Articles from Motley Fool Money

Aug. 24, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

Think Carefully Before Taking Advantage of This Credit Card ‘Perk’

Special financing deals aren't always what they seem. Here's why.

Aug. 24, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Is That Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It?

How can you evaluate a credit card sign-up bonus to decide if the card is worth getting? These six tips make it easy.

Aug. 23, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Do You Need to Know Your Credit Score From Each Credit Bureau?

Find out if it’s important to get hold of your credit score from each credit bureau.

Aug. 21, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

The Most Overrated and Underrated Credit Card Perks

Find out which credit card perks don’t live up to the hype and which of them exceed expectations.

Aug. 20, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

6 Reasons to Jump on a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus

See if the time is right to pull the trigger on a new credit card and get a sign-up bonus.

Aug. 19, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

7 Credit Card Perks Only the 1% Enjoy

Want to know what the most exclusive credit cards offer? Check out the credit card perks reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

Aug. 18, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

The 6 Biggest Benefits of Solo Travel

Never taken a trip on your own before? Find out why solo travel could be the perfect way to go.

Aug. 17, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

How to Avoid Being Bumped From Your Flight -- or Make the Most of It

Getting bumped from your flight can be a travel nightmare. Learn how you can avoid this situation, or even take advantage of it.

Aug. 16, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

5 Ways a Destination Wedding Could Save You Money

Discover how a destination wedding can end up costing you less than a traditional one.

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Aug. 15, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

9 Things You Can't Forget When Planning a Destination Wedding

Make sure that you don’t end up forgetting something important for your destination wedding.

Aug. 15, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

4 Times You Should Do a Balance Transfer to Pay Off Debt

Balance transfers are a helpful tool for paying off debt quickly and saving money on interest. Here are four times you should consider doing one.

Aug. 14, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

5 Times You Should NOT Do a Balance Transfer to Pay Off Debt

Balance transfers can help you pay off debt quickly, but they can also get you into trouble. Here are five signs you shouldn’t do one.

Aug. 13, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Mistakes That Will Scare Lenders Away

Lenders hesitate to give out loans to borrowers with an unreliable financial history. Avoid these pitfalls to make sure your loan request gets approved.

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Aug. 11, 2019 | By Motley Fool Money Staff

The 3 Types of Credit and Why You May Want All of Them

Carrying a mix of credit may help increase your credit score if you go about it the right way. Learn which habits can help increase your credit score the most.

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Aug. 11, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

5 Reasons to Get Your Credit Score Above 800

Life can be so much easier and cheaper with great credit. Read on to find out how a high credit score can affect your life.

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Aug. 9, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

43% of Consumers With Credit Card Debt Are Making This Huge Mistake

Do you have credit card debt? Find out about one costly mistake that you need to avoid.

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Aug. 8, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Data Breach

Capital One just announced a major data breach. Find out what happened and how you can protect yourself if your information was exposed.

Aug. 8, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

14 Things That Can Hurt Your Credit Score

There are lots of other things besides late payments that can damage your credit score. Find out some of the big ones here.

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Aug. 7, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Part of the Equifax Settlement? Here's How to Choose Between Cash or Credit Monitoring

See whether cashing in or getting credit monitoring is the better deal with the Equifax settlement.

Aug. 4, 2019 | By Motley Fool Money Staff

Does Debt Consolidation Help or Hurt Your Credit Score?

Consolidating debt can help put an end to overwhelming bills and help your credit score if you do it right. Learn how each debt consolidation method may affect your credit score.

Aug. 2, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

The 5 Worst Credit Mistakes You Can Make

Ruining your credit is all too easy. Here are five mistakes you don't want to make.

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July 30, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

5 Costly Consequences of Having No Credit History

Find out all the ways that having no credit history can cost you money.

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July 26, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

4 Hacks to Reduce Your Credit Utilization and Improve Your Credit Score

Using less of your available credit is your ticket to a credit score boost. Learn new ways to reduce your credit utilization and jump start your score.

July 25, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Dining for Free at Airport Restaurants? The Right Credit Card Is All You Need

Find out which credit cards can help you chow down free of charge before your next flight.