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‘Click to Pay’ Simplifies Online Checkout With Credit Cards

A single payment system for multiple card networks makes it easier to check out; you just have to sign up once.

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Kimberly Palmer

Your Credit History Opens Doors — Here’s How to Build It

About 13% of Americans in a survey said that they don’t have a credit history, and some don't know how to get started.

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Erin El Issa

Americans’ Relationship With Credit Cards: It’s Complicated, Survey Reveals

Credit card sentiment is divided — while 51% of Americans describe credit cards as helpful, 26% view them as dangerous.

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Erin El Issa

Price Protection: Which Credit Cards Refund a Price Drop?

Seeing something go on sale right after you bought it can be maddening. But your credit card might bail you out.

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Robin Saks Frankel

5 Things to Know About the First Hawaiian Bank United Mastercard

Eligibility is highly limited, and while it has some decent perks, most United loyalists will be better off with a different card.

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Erin Hurd

Is It Harder for Seniors to Get Credit Cards?

Even with more time to build history, seniors may have a hard time getting credit. Here's why and how you can boost approval chances.

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Erin Hurd

I Paid Off My Credit Card Debt … Now What?

Cutting up your cards may not be a smart move, but starting an emergency fund is. While you're at it, see if you can improve your existing plastic.

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Erin Hurd

What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?

While largely invisible to consumers, interchange fees help fund credit card rewards and may also affect prices.

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Kimberly Palmer

What Is AmEx Pay Over Time and How Does It Work?

It makes your American Express card function more like a traditional credit card, allowing you to finance qualifying purchases with interest.

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Melissa Lambarena

U.S. Bank Altitude Go vs. Capital One Savor: Savor Is Sweeter

The Altitude Go earns an impressive 4x back on dining, but the Savor outperforms when it comes to grocery stores and entertainment spending.

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Erin Hurd

Is a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? Here’s How to Tell

Some offers sizzle, but others fizzle when you do the math. Make sure you understand point values, redemption options and spending requirements.

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Erin Hurd

Credit Cards That Offer Pre-Qual or Preapproval Without a Hard Pull

Many issuers can determine your odds of qualifying without a credit check. A few cards show an offer, with a credit limit and APR, before you accept.

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Melissa Lambarena

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2010s

In the 2010s, stay-at-home spouses gained an easier path to qualify for credit cards based on household income.

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Erin El Issa

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2000s

In the first decade of the 21st century, a court ruling that allowed pay discrimination led to a landmark law.

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Erin El Issa

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1990s

Women’s participation in the workforce rose in the '90s, and so did their salaries. But the gains were not uniform.

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Erin El Issa

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1980s

Starting in the '80s, more women than men were earning bachelor's degrees, and women's pay was gaining ground.

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Erin El Issa

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1970s

It wasn't until the '70s that women won a legal right to apply for credit cards separate from their husbands.

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Erin El Issa

HMBradley Launches Credit Card With Automatic Rewards Customization

The card works in tandem with HMBradley bank accounts, which adjust APY based on how much you save each quarter.

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Sara Rathner

6 Credit Card Scams and How to Avoid Them

Crooks don't have to steal your card — just your card information. Keep your money and your identity safe.

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Erin Hurd

2020 Consumer Credit Card Report

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the finances of millions of cardholders, and many are turning to their credit card issuers for assistance. But almost all of them are finding that help comes with downsides.

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Erin El Issa