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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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Jae Bratton

Capital One’s Refer a Friend: How the Program Works for Both Parties

Capital One’s referral program includes both personal and business cards and offers incentives for the referring friend and the recipient.

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Jae Bratton

Chase Trifecta vs. AmEx Trifecta: Chase for Simplicity and Value

Both three-card combos can help you rack up rewards, but one is the clear winner for many travelers.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Credit Card

U.S. Bank’s FlexPerks Gold card is a midtier travel card with some benefits, but not as many as you might expect from a card with a nearly $100 annual fee.

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7 Balance Transfer Credit Card Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them

Balance transfer credit cards can be helpful tools for zapping debt, but they aren't a cure-all and require you to avoid certain pitfalls.

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Jaime Hanson

AmEx Ends Flexible Social Security Number/ITIN Requirement

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Melissa Lambarena

What Is a Co-Branded Credit Card?

A co-branded card represents a partnership between a specific business and card issuer and is meant to encourage and reward brand loyalty.

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Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Tractor Supply Credit Card

You don’t need to be a farmer to gain some useful perks from this card, including 5% back in store, 3% back on veterinary services and free trailer rentals.

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Jaime Hanson