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7 reasons your credit card was declined — and how you can respond
Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.
8 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
What is considered a bad credit score?
A bad credit score can adversely impact you, but you don’t have to live with it.
6 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
How requesting a credit limit increase affects your credit
Getting a boost to your credit line can be helpful for your credit score and wallet, but you should make some decisions before calling your issuer.
8 min read Jan 17, 2024 -
Is no credit better than bad credit?
No credit and bad credit can both disrupt your goals, but which one is better?
5 min read Dec 15, 2023 -
8 different types of credit cards
A variety of cards on the market meet specific needs. How do you choose a suitable card?
6 min read Dec 14, 2023 -
How a bad credit score can affect you
Lenders will view you less favorably if you have bad credit, but there’s hope.
5 min read Dec 14, 2023 -
Best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee
Learn our picks for the best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee.
4 min read Dec 13, 2023 -
UltraFICO: What it is and how it works
In 2018, the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Experian and Finicity launched the new UltraFICO score. The goal of UltraFICO is to expand credit access and give consumers more control in the credit scoring [...]
4 min read Dec 10, 2023 -
Why is good credit so important?
Here’s what you need to do to get your score within a good credit range.
5 min read Nov 03, 2023 -
What is a FICO score?
Building a good FICO credit score is one of the best things you can do for your financial health. Here’s what your FICO score entails.
5 min read Nov 03, 2023