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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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June 6, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Inside the AOC-Sanders Proposal to Drastically Cut Credit Card Interest Rates

Get the scoop on how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders want to chop down credit card interest rates.
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June 6, 2019 | By Jordan Wathen

Should I Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

If you're looking to pay down credit card debt and are wondering if a personal loan is right for you, read on to compare what options you have.
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June 3, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Are You Ready for a Premium Credit Card?

If you’ve been wondering how a $500 annual fee could possibly be justified, here’s your answer.
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May 30, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

4 Surprising Things That Can Lower Your Credit Score

You work hard to keep your credit score high. Don't let these careless mistakes ruin it.
May 27, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

5 Things to Look for in a Premium Credit Card

Planning to get a new premium credit card? Find out what benefits you should look for while narrowing down your options.
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May 27, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Here’s How Much You Need to Travel to Justify a Travel Credit Card

For the occasional traveler, it’s tough to know if you’ll get the most out of a travel credit card. Find out how much you need to travel for a travel card to be worth it.
May 27, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

If You Answer Yes to These Questions, It's Time to Cut Up Your Credit Card

Answer these questions to find out if it's time to cut up that credit card in your wallet.
May 27, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

Read This Fine Print Before Applying for a Credit Card

Don't be swayed by fancy marketing language. Dig into the card's details so you understand exactly what you're getting.
May 23, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

How to Make Credit Card Companies Fight for Your Business

Want to know the secret to getting the best credit cards? Follow the steps detailed here.
May 21, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

Is Apple Pay Safe to Use?

Apple Pay might be the most widely-adopted mobile payment application, but is it safe?
May 20, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

5 Signs You’re Ready for a Premium Credit Card

Premium credit cards help you travel in style for next to nothing, but are they right for you?
May 17, 2019 | By Kailey Hagen

4 Secrets Your Credit Card Issuer Doesn't Want You to Know

If you aren't reading your credit card's fine print, you probably don't know about most of these.
May 16, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Why Getting Your Credit Score Is Harder Than It Should Be

Find out why it can be such a challenge to check your credit score, and then learn about a few free ways to get yours.
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May 15, 2019 | By Jordan Wathen

Should You Charge Home Renovations to a Credit Card?

Here’s how to decide whether it makes sense to pay for a home renovation by credit card, and some credit cards you should avoid entirely.
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May 15, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

4 Reasons You Need to Repair Your Credit Now

Your credit score can open doors to lower interest rates and better offers. Find out why you should start repairing your credit today.
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May 12, 2019 | By Jordan Wathen

Credit Card Cosigner vs. Authorized User: What’s the Difference?

Here’s the difference between cosigners and authorized users on credit cards and why you should tread carefully with them.
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May 12, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

8 Ways to Get Your Credit Score for Free

Don't know your credit score? Find out about the many ways you can get your credit score free of charge.
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May 12, 2019 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

How to Get Your Teenager Building Credit Now

By following these simple steps, you can jumpstart your teenager’s financial future and help them build their credit now.
Wedding couple holding hands sitting on wooden deck beside bouquet.
May 6, 2019 | By Jordan Wathen

Does My Spouse’s Credit Score Affect Mine?

Your credit score won’t be affected by simply marrying someone with good or bad credit, but there are scenarios where their credit behavior can affect your credit score and your ability to get a mortgage.
The Financial Timeline of Relationships: 1,000 People Describe Reaching Monetary and Romantic Milestones
May 1, 2019 | By Motley Fool Money Staff

Study: The Financial Timeline of Relationships

The financial milestones of romance include everything from lending your partner money for the first time to saving for retirement together, but how and when should these things (and everything in between) happen? We surveyed 1,012 people in relationships to find out.
April 29, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Too Many Credit Cards? Here's How to Spring Clean Your Wallet

Figure out how you can decide which credit cards to keep and which to cancel when you're cleaning up your wallet.
April 25, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Should You Keep Your Student Credit Card?

A student credit card may not be as good as some of the industry-leading products, but it could still be worth keeping.
Man pulling suitcase behind him in an airport.
April 22, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

5 Things to Look for in a Travel Rewards Credit Card

There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all travel credit card, but here are five things that can help you decide on the best one for you.
April 11, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

How to Protect Yourself From Travel Disasters Like the WOW Air Failure

When WOW Air went bankrupt, it left thousands of passengers stranded. Find out how you can make sure this kind of travel nightmare doesn't happen to you.
April 8, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

Should You Go All-In on Paying Off Your Debt?

Decide if it's worthwhile to pay off your debt as quickly as possible or if you can afford to take it slower.