Applying for Your First Credit Card
It's the classic catch-22 for a student. You need to have credit to get credit. Learn how to get a credit card even if you have no credit history.
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Managing Credit
Managing credit is important, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here, we talk about managing credit and how to use credit responsibly.
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What is a Credit Card Minimum Payment?
Learn what a credit card minimum payment is, how that amount is determined, and why you need to pay the minimum amount to stay financially fit.
Why Was My Credit Card Declined?
Find out a few common (and not so common) reasons your credit card declined, and steps to take to ensure it doesn't happen.
7 Positive Financial Habits a Secured Credit Card Can Help You Build
Secured credit cards don't just help you build credit. See which seven financial habits you can build with a secured credit card.
What Happens When My Credit Card Goes Delinquent?
Late paying your credit card bill? Learning more about three events that can occur during delinquency — suspension, revocation and charge off — may help you…
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Freeze Your Credit
Placing and removing credit freezes are now 100 percent fee-free—thanks to a law that went into effect on September 21, 2018—making it easier than ever to…
Nonprofit Credit Counselors vs. Debt Relief Companies
Tempted by an ad you saw online or on TV that promises to settle your debt for pennies on the dollar? Wait. A nonprofit credit counselor might be a better and…
A Foolproof Guide to Disputing a Charge on Your Credit Card Statement
If you think you have an unauthorized charge on your credit card, here are steps you can take to resolve it and what to expect.
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