What is an APR?
Not all credit card offers are designed equally. Before opening your next credit card account, make sure you understand APR for credit cards and how your…
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Credit Definitions
What is a Cash Advance?
Did you know you can use your credit card to get cash with a cash advance? While credit cards are commonly used when cash isn't available, they can also help…
Can You Do a Wire Transfer from a Credit Card?
Before you go ahead and pay for a wire transfer on your credit card, it's best to know if doing so is worth the cost.
What is a Credit Card Number?
Credit card numbers are not randomly assigned. They're coded so that they identify the issuer and account holder.
How to Read a Credit Card Statement
Understanding how to read your credit card statement can save you money and spare you some budget headaches. Here's how to get savvy about what your credit card…
What Does “Too Few Accounts Currently Paid as Agreed” Mean?
If "too few accounts paid as agreed" turns up on your credit report, it means one of two things - both of which are bad for your credit. Here's a breakdown on…
What Is a Maxed-Out Credit Card?
A maxed-out credit card is a signal to check in with your current budget, expenses, credit cards and financial accounts. Learn how to do that here.
What Is the Minimum Payment on My Credit Card?
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.
What is a No Annual Fee Credit Card and How Does it Work?
If you've been drawn to a credit card because of the perks it offers, you're not alone. And while the some rewards cards charge an annual fee, others have no…