Popular Credit Card Articles from Motley Fool Money

Oct. 22, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Get 'Em While You Can: 5 Perks Credit Card Companies Are Cutting

Dive into the latest info about which credit card perks are on their way out.

Oct. 21, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

8 Winter Travel Destinations for the Perfect Holiday Getaway

Pick one of these exciting winter travel destinations for an unforgettable holiday season.

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Oct. 21, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

What's the Best Age to Get Your First Credit Card?

Find out how the age you get your first credit card can affect your financial situation, including your credit management, your debt, and even your salary.

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Oct. 20, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

You Won't Believe When You Should Book Your Holiday Travel

Score the cheapest rates on your holiday travel by booking at the best possible time.

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Oct. 18, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Times You Shouldn't Transfer Your Credit Card Balance to a New Card

Before you transfer a balance, make sure it's actually a smart move. Here are five times when it's not.

Oct. 17, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

7 Reasons Not to Get a Store Credit Card

Store credit cards may seem appealing, but many of the perks are not as good as they first seem.

Oct. 17, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Avoid This Common Money Mistake When Traveling Abroad

If you're swiping your debit card when you travel, it's time to reconsider. Here's why.

Oct. 16, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

The Only Good Reason to Open a Store Credit Card

If you need to improve your credit score, a retail credit card could be the answer -- as long as you watch out for the fees.

Oct. 16, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Long-Term Travel Can Be Cheaper Than Staying Home

Here's why traveling long-term can make more financial sense than staying home.

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Oct. 14, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Report: Fewer Credit Card Users Are Making This Expensive Mistake

Fewer people are choosing to use their credit cards in this costly way.

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Oct. 14, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Balance Transfers are up 38% Since 2015 -- Here's Why

Understand some of the reasons why Americans are transferring credit card balances and whether the trend is likely to continue.

Oct. 13, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

What Happens to Your Store Credit Card When the Store Closes?

Stores close and sometimes their credit cards close with them. Here's what you need to know if it happens to you.

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Oct. 13, 2019 | By Motley Fool Money Staff

Is It a Good Idea to Transfer Credit Card Debt?

Transferring a credit card balance to a new card with a 0% introductory APR can save you a lot of money -- if you do it right.

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Oct. 12, 2019 | By Dana George

Want to Protect Your Credit Score? Avoid These 5 Paths to Ruin

These five paths are littered with stumbling blocks, any one of which could damage your credit. This is how you avoid them.

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Oct. 12, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

22% of Americans Don't Have a Credit Score -- Here's Why

Did you know that more than one-fifth of American adults have no credit score at all?

Oct. 11, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

5 Credit Card Perks That Are Completely Overrated

Many credit card benefits are actually useful, but here are five that don't deliver.

Oct. 11, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Signs You're a Target for Identity Thieves

In the internet age, it's easier than ever for thieves to steal your identity. If you've done any of these five things, you could be their next target.