Credit Cards

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TransUnion report: 5.8 million consumers opened their first credit product and became new-to-credit in 2021
BYIvana Pino
January 25, 2023
Your year-end credit card review: 5 questions to determine what’s worth your keeping in your wallet
BYMia Taylor
January 20, 2023
Credit card points, miles, and cash back—how to choose the best rewards program for your needs
BYIvana Pino
January 13, 2023
What is an instant-access credit card?
BYIvana Pino
January 12, 2023
Should you use a credit card to finance home improvements?
BYMia Taylor
January 11, 2023
How to make the most of your 5% cash-back credit cards
BYMia Taylor
January 11, 2023

What kind of credit cards are good to use at Costco?
BYMia Taylor
January 10, 2023
Inflation has led to a credit card debt crisis as a staggering 35% of Americans carry balances month to month, new study says
BYIvana Pino
January 10, 2023
Is it bad to close a credit card? Yes, and here are 4 reasons why
BYMia Taylor
January 4, 2023
Here’s how to use a balance-transfer card to pay off holiday debt
BYMia Taylor
December 23, 2022
5 ways your credit card can help you save on holiday travel costs
BYIvana Pino
December 21, 2022
How is your credit limit determined?
BYMia Taylor
December 16, 2022
What is a credit freeze and when it could make sense for you
BYIvana Pino
December 15, 2022
Credit card delinquencies are expected to spike to their highest level in a decade—but Americans are opening more credit cards than ever
BYMia Taylor
December 14, 2022
How to ask for a credit limit increase
BYMia Taylor
December 12, 2022
The Fair Credit Reporting Act: What it is and how it protects consumers
BYIvana Pino
December 9, 2022
Need to boost your credit score? These 4 programs can help (for free)
BYStephanie Colestock
December 7, 2022
Can you buy crypto with a credit card? Yes, but it might cost you in fees and interest
BYSarah Brady
December 2, 2022
What are credit card surcharges and where are they legal?
BYMia Taylor
November 29, 2022
How I’m adjusting my holiday shopping in an uncertain economy
BYIndia Davis and Bankrate
November 23, 2022
How to get a credit card cash advance in an emergency
BYAlani Asis
November 22, 2022
6 ways to build credit without using a credit card
BYTanza Loudenback, CFP®
November 14, 2022
Major retailers are hiking their store card APRs over 30%. Here’s how you can avoid high-interest credit debt
BYIvana Pino
November 11, 2022
Credit card APRs have soared to 19.04%—the highest they’ve been since 1991
BYMia Taylor
November 10, 2022
5 reasons to use your credit card instead of debit when you’re at the register
BYMelanie Lockert
November 4, 2022
How the Fed’s rate hike can impact your credit cards and debt
BYIvana Pino
November 2, 2022
Understanding how compound interest works—and how it can help you grow your wealth
BYKaitlyn Koterbski
October 28, 2022
A secured credit card can help you rebuild your credit score. Here’s how it works
BYKaitlyn Koterbski
October 27, 2022
The FHFA approved 2 new credit scoring models for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—and it could make it easier to buy a home
BYIvana Pino
October 26, 2022
How to fix errors on your credit report
BYIvana Pino
October 24, 2022

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