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5 Things to Know About the NerdUp by NerdWallet Card

[NO LONGER AVAILABLE] Designed for people looking to build or rebuild their credit, this secured card has a $0 annual fee and a $100 minimum deposit.

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Paul Soucy

What Is Truist, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?

Truist issues multiple credit cards, with some offering benefits like cash back, miles or 0% intro APR offers.

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Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About the Credit One Platinum E3 Visa

The potential for a high annual fee makes the Platinum E3 Visa from Credit One Bank a less-than-ideal choice when cheaper options exist for consumers with bad credit.

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Jae Bratton

Major League Soccer Nets a New Credit Card

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Aven Home Equity Credit Card

This card is secured by your home’s equity, which could open up a massive credit line, but putting up your home up for collateral is an incredibly risky move.

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Jae Bratton

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Venture X: Sapphire Packs a Lot for Less

While both the Sapphire Preferred and Venture X are excellent travel cards, the Sapphire Preferred will likely appeal to most people who want good value at a reasonable price.

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Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Xbox Credit Card

Reward rates are solid, but limited redemption options mean even hardcore gamers would probably do better with another card.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Barnes & Noble Credit Card

It'll take you a while to rack up rewards with this card, and your redemption options are limited.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Carter’s Credit Card

A general cash-back credit card likely would result in bigger savings than the Carter’s store card. And unlike the Carter’s credit card, it would retain its usefulness even after you stop picking out your little one’s outfits.

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Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Jeep Credit Card

Wave hello to this card that gives stellar rewards on dealership purchases and surprisingly solid earnings on everyday purchases.

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Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Children’s Place Credit Card

For brand loyalists, this card offers generous rewards, although the window for redemption is tight.

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Melissa Lambarena

Can You Pay a Loan With a Credit Card?

While the allure of earning rewards on your loan payment may be enticing, fees and high interest rates generally make it inadvisable.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Possible Card

It falls short on some fronts compared with other cheaper options for building credit.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Belk Credit Card

For frequent Belk shoppers, rewards can add up quickly. But if juggling reward expiration dates is not your style, you may be better off with a general cash-back card.

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Jaime Hanson

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. AmEx Platinum: Most Will Prefer Sapphire

Chase wins out for most people, delivering high value at a far more reasonable annual fee.

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Jaime Hanson

How to Check Your Credit Card Balance

Cardholders have multiple channels through which they can check their credit card balance.

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Jae Bratton

How to Settle Credit Card Debt

You have multiple pathways for settling debt, but there's no guarantee that the owner of the debt will agree to new terms.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the NEA Credit Cards

The National Education Association offers two different credit cards, one with generous rewards and the other with a super-lengthy intro APR period.

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Jae Bratton

Lowe’s vs. Home Depot Credit Cards: Lowe’s Is a Much Sharper Tool

When it comes to home improvement purchases, the Lowe's credit card nails it, while Home Depot's card fails to measure up.

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Craig Joseph

How to Upgrade a Citi Credit Card

You’ll need to contact Citi in order to upgrade your current Citi card. There are some drawbacks to upgrading, so make sure that it’s the right move before making the call.

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