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10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Credit Card Language
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10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Credit Card Language

In the world of credit cards, almost everything that you are told can be confusing or misleading—and that includes ads,…

Avoid These Credit Card Balance-Transfer Mistakes
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Avoid These Credit Card Balance-Transfer Mistakes

That offer you get in the mail to transfer your high-interest credit card debt to a card with a 0%…

Beware These Tricky Store Credit Cards
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Beware These Tricky Store Credit Cards

Make a purchase at a major retail chain, and you might be asked if you would like to sign up…

Credit Cards Trick You Into Paying Interest
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Credit Cards Trick You Into Paying Interest

Do you ever pay just the minimum required amount on a credit card balance even if you could afford to…

Avoid Getting Your Credit Card Declined
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Avoid Getting Your Credit Card Declined

In September 2014, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dined at Estela, a New York City restaurant. The…

Warehouse Clubs Offer Enticing Credit Cards
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Warehouse Clubs Offer Enticing Credit Cards

The warehouse clubs Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s are offering no-fee credit cards with attractive enticements ranging up to 4%…

The Best Credit Cards for 2016
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The Best Credit Cards for 2016

Top Choices for Cash Back…Lowest Interest Rates…More The come-ons are tempting. There are credit cards that offer 2% cash back…

Vanishing Credit Card Perks
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Vanishing Credit Card Perks

Credit card issuers have been cutting back on card benefits—a move that could cost you money and cause you hassle.…

You Can Avoid Credit Card Balance-Transfer Fees
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You Can Avoid Credit Card Balance-Transfer Fees

If you want to lower the interest rate on your credit card balance, you might choose to transfer the balance…

“Chip” Cards Have Security Gaps
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“Chip” Cards Have Security Gaps

Many credit card issuers are ­finally starting to issue cards in the US embedded with microchips, a security measure used…

Beware of These “Chip” Credit Cards
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Beware of These “Chip” Credit Cards

Despite a run of credit card data breaches, major card issuers are choosing not to offer the most secure version…

The Best Credit Cards for 2015
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The Best Credit Cards for 2015

Top Choices for Cash Back…Travel Rewards…More Choosing the best credit card can be tricky. It depends on which features and…

The Store Credit Cards Worth Having
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The Store Credit Cards Worth Having

Perks Include 15% Off...0% Financing...Free Shipping...More Store cards—those merchant-branded credit cards offered by many large retailers—can provide some very appeal...

Best Credit Cards for 2014
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Best Credit Cards for 2014

6% Back on Groceries, 5% on Gas and More Choosing the best credit cards for your needs depends on the…

Stay-At-Home Spouses Can Obtain Credit Cards Again
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Stay-At-Home Spouses Can Obtain Credit Cards Again

Housewives and house husbands who have been unable to qualify for credit cards during the past two years should try…