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  What are contactless credit cards?

  Contactless payments are becoming more common as consumers become familiar with the no-touch form of payment.

  4 min read May 23, 2022
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  “Can I have $20?”: When to give your child a debit card

  Managing a debit card can provide valuable financial lessons, but it’s important to make sure your child is ready.

  6 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  How to teach your teenager about financial responsibility

  Are you ready to teach your teens about earning, spending, saving and investing? Greenlight can make the process easy and fun.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2024
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  Best new credit cards in 2021

  Card issuers have come up with new credit cards and refreshed old offers over the last year.

  6 min read Nov 22, 2022
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  Best of Genesis Financial Solutions card services

  Genesis Financial Solutions provides credit card options for those with poor credit.

  3 min read Aug 08, 2022
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  Visa credit card benefits: What’s the difference between Visa Traditional, Signature and Infinite?

  The differences between these Visa credit card tiers lie in the extra benefits.

  9 min read Apr 01, 2022
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  Guide to American Express purchase protection

  Gain protection against damage or theft for items you pay for with your card.

  5 min read Oct 20, 2023
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  How to cancel a credit card without hurting your credit score

  Canceling a credit card delivers a hit to your credit score, but you can minimize the damage. Here’s how.

  3 min read Dec 21, 2022
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  How does the Capital One Purchase Eraser work?

  Easily wipe purchases off your Capital One credit card account.

  5 min read May 18, 2022
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  Should I pay my mortgage with a credit card?

  It’s possible to pay your mortgage with a credit card, but you’ll face some obstacles, namely in fees an potential interest charges. This type of payment could also impact your credit score.

  5 min read Dec 22, 2022
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  Capital One Refer a Friend: Earn up to $500

  You can earn extra rewards through Capital One just by referring your friends. Here’s how the issuer’s Refer a Friend program works.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  Residual interest: What you need to know

  If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, residual interest can easily sneak up on you when trying to pay it off.

  4 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  Can credit card companies garnish wages?

  Wage garnishment is one of the final steps in the debt collection process.

  4 min read Apr 01, 2022
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  Credit card issuers that offer contactless cards

  While the COVID-19 pandemic made contactless payment options more popular than ever, consumers have grown to love using touch-free payment options.

  3 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  My subscription was automatically renewed without consent

  Find out what you can do when a subscription renews without your knowledge.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2022
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  Devaluation-proof credit cards you should have in your wallet

  While there’s no way to avoid devaluations, there is a way to protect yourself against them by leveraging the right programs.

  5 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  Does applying for a credit card hurt your credit?

  To process a credit card application, issuers will do a hard inquiry on your credit, which does have a temporary effect on your credit score. Here’s what you need to know.

  5 min read Mar 29, 2022
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  Can you use a credit card for gambling?

  The rules not only depend on the way you choose to gamble, they also vary from state to state and card to card.

  3 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  How long can a credit card issuer take to resolve my billing error dispute?

  The Fair Credit Billing Act provides an actual timeframe for the issuer to resolve disputes, so it can’t stretch out its investigation indefinitely.

  3 min read Mar 19, 2024
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  Can a credit card be canceled after being approved?

  Here’s what you can do if your new credit card doesn’t meet your expectations.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2023