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How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Credit & Debt

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge

Ted Rossman | September 21, 2024

Are you having a problem with a merchant over a product or service?  Perhaps, the $3 tip tacked onto a…

Under-the-Radar Credit Cards
Credit & Debt

Under-the-Radar Credit Cards

Ted Rossman | July 1, 2024

The credit card landscape has been a bit static lately. There are plenty of great cards available…but they’re largely the…

Eight Tips to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast
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Eight Tips to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast

Ted Rossman | June 21, 2024

If you are wondering how to get out of credit card debt—or how to consolidate credit card debt—you’re not alone.…

Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?
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Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?

Ted Rossman | December 4, 2023

Spending patterns have shifted in recent years, and household budgets have been reshaped. Are your current credit cards still the…

Best Credit Cards for 2022
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Best Credit Cards for 2022

Sara ­Rathner | June 4, 2022

Prices and interest rates are rising fast, and consumers are facing a range of changes in 2022—does that mean they…

The Best Credit Card Deals Now
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The Best Credit Card Deals Now

December 23, 2021

When you close a credit card account, your available credit declines…the percentage of available credit you're using climbs. That costs you points on your credit score.

Closing Unused Credit Card Accounts Hurts Your Credit Score
Credit & Debt

Closing Unused Credit Card Accounts Hurts Your Credit Score

December 22, 2021

When you close a credit card account, your available credit declines…the percentage of available credit you're using climbs. That costs you points on your credit score.

Best Credit Cards 2021

Best Credit Cards 2021

Sara ­Rathner | June 1, 2021

The past year dramatically shifted how Americans spend their money—and that has shaken up the roster of most-rewarding credit cards.

Don’t Let Your Credit Card Limits Be Slashed

Don’t Let Your Credit Card Limits Be Slashed

Matt Schulz | September 25, 2020

Credit card limits are being cut and cards closed amid the recession, but you can take steps to protect yourself.

The Best Store Credit Cards

The Best Store Credit Cards

Jill Gonzalez | July 15, 2020

Pros and cons of the most popular store credit cards.

Your Credit Score Could Change Under New FICO System

Your Credit Score Could Change Under New FICO System

June 30, 2020

FICO is changing the way it reviews your credit habits, which could mean a lower—or higher—credit-risk score than before.

The “Best” Credit Card for 2020? That Depends on How You Spend

The “Best” Credit Card for 2020? That Depends on How You Spend

Sara ­Rathner | April 29, 2020

With credit card rewards as high as 5% or 6%, creating a portfolio of cards can pay off big. Here’s how…

How to Maintain Your Credit Score in Retirement

How to Maintain Your Credit Score in Retirement

John ­Ulzheimer | November 18, 2019

Even in retirement, a low credit score can hurt you. Here’s how to bolster your score when you’re no longer working.

Despite Lower Rates, Most Vehicle Owners Shouldn’t Refinance

Despite Lower Rates, Most Vehicle Owners Shouldn’t Refinance

Greg McBride, CFA | October 21, 2019

Here’s how to assess the possible savings by refinancing an auto loan.

Credit Card Issuers Are Slashing Key Benefits

Credit Card Issuers Are Slashing Key Benefits

Matt Schulz | September 20, 2019

Credit card benefits such as rental car insurance and trip-cancellation coverage are fading and you may not notice until it’s too late.