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No, Your Newborn Doesn’t Need to Be on Your Credit Card Account
Making your kids authorized users on your credit card will help them build credit — but there's no rush. Wait until they're able to understand credit.
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What Is Deferred Interest? It’s Not the Same as 0% APR
Some 'no interest' offers can actually end up costing you hundreds of dollars in retroactive finance charges.
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United Explorer vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: Carry Sapphire, Fly United
It's a close call, but the Chase Sapphire Preferred can offer more value and flexibility.
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What Happens If I Make Only the Minimum Payment on My Credit Card?
It keeps you in debt longer, racks up interest charges and can put your credit scores at risk. But there are steps you can take to help break that cycle.
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AmEx Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: It’s Neck and Neck
These premium travel cards come with premium price tags to match. Take a look at each card’s laundry list of credits to see which one is most worth its hefty annual fee.
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7 Steps to Take When Your Credit Card Changes Issuers
It can be a smooth process and doesn't always lead to cardholder headaches. But it pays to be prepared anyway.
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Visa Infinite: What Is It, and What Are the Benefits?
Visa's top-tier benefits package includes purchase protection, return protection and travel assistance, as well as all the perks of the Signature and Traditional levels.
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How to Get Removed as a Loan or Credit Card Co-Signer
Co-signers are on the hook for someone else's debt, but there are ways to get out of the loan. Some of them will cost you.
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How to Read Your Credit Card Statement
It's important to review it to know what you owe, when it's due, whether there are any errors and much more.
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What Debts Can You Transfer to a Credit Card?
We checked with major credit card issuers for their policies on what debts cardholders can transfer to their cards.
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: General Trumps Loyal
Even for loyal Southwest flyers, the general travel Chase Sapphire Preferred card is a more rewarding choice.
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What You Need to Qualify for a Credit Card for Bad Credit
A spotless credit history isn't a requirement for getting a credit card. But you will need ID, income and a few other important things.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Reserve Dethroned
For casual and heavy travelers alike, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a better all-around package.
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The Horizon Gold Card Isn’t Worth Your Time or Money
What seems like an easy way to build credit is actually a store card with high fees you can use at only one place.
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What Is the Standard Cash-Back Rate for Credit Cards, 1.5% or 2%?
Competition has steadily raised the bar for what's considered an acceptable rewards rate on a flat-rate card.
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When Chase Put the ‘5/24’ Credit Card Rule in Writing … Briefly
The Chase 5/24 rule limits the number of personal credit cards you can open within a two-year period.
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What the First Credit Cards Were Like
Here’s what the first credit cards were like and how they evolved over time.