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What Is BankAmeriDeals?

Bank of America's version of the online bonus mall allows customers to earn bonus cash back whether they're using a credit card or a debit card.

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Kevin Cash

How Long Does It Take to Get a Credit Card?

Many issuers offer instant card numbers, and in most cases you'll receive your physical card within one to two weeks after approval.

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Craig Joseph

Who Has the Acceptance Edge: American Express or Discover?

In the U.S., it's now a tie, with both claiming a 99% acceptance rate among merchants accepting credit cards. But when traveling abroad, you'll still want a backup card and some cash.

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How to Report Income on Your Credit Card Application

Personal income counts, but for borrowers over 21, so can income to which you have a "reasonable expectation of access."

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Claire Tsosie

How Minimum Redemptions Can Devalue Credit Card Rewards

Depending on a card's rules, you may have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars before you can redeem earned cash back, points or miles.

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Claire Tsosie

7 in 10 Americans See Added Stigma in Credit Card Debt, Survey Shows

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Erin El Issa

Does a Credit Card Upgrade Hurt My Credit Score?

Whether you've asked for a switch or the card moves to a new issuer, long-term credit score damage isn't likely.

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Virginia C. McGuire, Erin Hurd

2015 American Household Credit Card Debt Study

The average household has $136,197 in debt — $15,549 of it on credit cards. Let's start getting rid of it.

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Erin El Issa

Which Credit Card Issuers Allow a Co-Signer?

A co-signer boosts your chances of approval by letting you piggyback on someone else's good credit — but many major credit card companies don't allow them.

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Ben Luthi, Kimberly Palmer

Barclaycard CashForward: Get More Cash Back When You Redeem

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Claire Tsosie

How to Stop Wasting Your Money on Credit Card Interest

Transferring your balance to a 0% card is one option; another is to cut expenses and increase income.

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Erin El Issa

Low APR and Waived Fees: Credit Card Benefits for Active-Duty Military

Federal law requires all issuers to offer relief to those on active duty, but some go well beyond what's required.

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Claire Tsosie, Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the PenFed Promise Visa Card

The PenFed Promise Visa is a solid choice for no fees.

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Robin Saks Frankel

5 Things to Know About the U.S. Bank Secured Visa

The no-flash, no-rewards secured card can help consumers build credit or bounce back from past mistakes.

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Funto Omojola

Citi Simplicity vs. Citi Diamond Preferred: It’s Almost Tied

The Simplicity offers a longer 0% intro APR period on purchases, while the Diamond Preferred has a lengthier balance transfer offer.

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Sara Rathner

Can I Disable Cash Advances on a Credit Card?

Maybe, depending on your card issuer. If the option is available, it can give you more control over your finances.

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Kevin Cash

Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Which Is Safer Online?

With credit card fraud, the card issuer's money is at stake. With debit card fraud, your money has been stolen.

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Kevin Cash

Cash-Back Credit Cards That Are Great for Travel, Too

If you consider travel cards too complex, here are cash-back options that offer simplicity, flexibility and useful perks.

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Gregory Karp, Sara Rathner

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Discover it Miles: You Can’t Beat Sapphire’s Sparkle

The Chase Sapphire Preferred has more to offer the frequent traveler, despite charging an annual fee.

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Sara Rathner

2015 Consumer Credit Card Report

There's enough confusion surrounding credit cards. If you're looking for clarity, you're in the right place.

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Erin El Issa