Credit Cards

Biggest Credit Score Mistakes

Some of the ways you can deflate your credit score seem...

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Credit Horror Stories

Credit makes the world go ’round, but what if you marry the wrong...

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Worst Things About Credit Cards

From the basic confusion about what credit cards do and how they work...

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When a Credit Card Beats Cash

When a Credit Card Beats Cash

Credit card or cash? If you're still wondering if one is superior to...

High-Roller Credit Cards

High-Roller Credit Cards

While the hoi polloi settles for plastic, the extremely wealthy among...

You Can't Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit

Low Credit Score Obstacles

There are more reasons to protect your credit score than you might...

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How to Fix Bad Credit

Bounced checks? Late or missed payments? If these sound like your...

Times When Cash Beats Credit

14 Times When Cash Beats Credit

Credit cards certainly offer loads of convenience and even rewards...

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How to Simplify Your Finances

With the economy in upheaval, it's a smart time to simplify personal...

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Where People Have Money Issues

This ranking of the biggest cities in America reveals where the most...

Playing Your Cards Right

Best Credit Cards for Seniors

We're all bombarded with ads for credit cards, but which cards are...

Best Money-Saving Apps

Best Money-Saving Apps

Save money, protect investments, and reduce debt by tapping smart...

What Doesn't Hurt Your Credit

Credit scores are used constantly by employers, landlords, banks,...

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12 Financial Reasons Marriages Fail

Marital discord can come in many forms, and a lot of potential...

Debts That Hurt Credit Scores

Debts That Hurt Credit Scores

Unpaid bills and fines can hurt your credit standing, and in an age...