Credit Card Advice
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Poll: COVID-19 causes debt surge for some consumers
For some, the COVID-19 pandemic now means carrying a bigger credit card balance.
6 min read Oct 21, 2021 -
How small business owners can use credit cards to stay afloat
Many small business owners are struggling because of the coronavirus. Here’s how some small business owners are using credit cards to their advantage.
6 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Why you can still be on the hook for credit card charges you didn’t make… and how to avoid it
Bankrate spoke to several credit experts to find out how consumers can protect themselves.
5 min read Sep 22, 2021 -
Can a credit card company come after my house?
If you own your primary residence, you may be wondering if creditors could get their hands on it.
3 min read Feb 07, 2022 -
Credit card debt plagues renters as eviction moratorium expires
Renters are struggling at the household level, but there are resources to help.
3 min read Sep 10, 2021 -
Should I pay for a canceled order that was delivered?
If you have buyer’s remorse, are you still responsible for the payment?
3 min read Nov 23, 2022 -
Want to pay almost any bill with a credit card? You need Plastiq
Plastiq helps you pay bills that you’d usually need to pay via check or bank transfer.
6 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Should I upgrade from a college credit card after graduation?
Our expert weighs in on this common question for credit-savvy grads.
3 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
U.S. is easing travel restrictions. Time to use your rewards?
As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]
4 min read Jun 27, 2022 -
Want to get out of credit card debt? Here’s how this couple paid off $27,000 in 17 months
Are you wanting to get out of credit card debt that you may have accumulated? Read for a story of how one couple did it successfully, and read their tips on how to get out of debt, too.
5 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Best credit cards to use in Europe
Pick the right card for your European vacation to avoid foreign transaction fees and make the most of travel rewards.
6 min read Jun 30, 2022 -
How to increase your chances of getting preapproved on CardMatch
CardMatch makes it easy to see which top rewards credit cards you could be eligible for. Find out how to increase your chances of getting preapproved.
3 min read Mar 14, 2022 -
State of Gen Z personal finance: Are the kids alright?
Gen Z aren’t just kids and teenagers anymore. Adult Gen Zers (18-24 years old) are graduating from high school and starting college or a career. This is the time when they may begin to feel a measure [...]
5 min read Mar 19, 2024 -
Enjoy free trials of streaming services, then earn rewards
Social distance with free trials on streaming services and earn rewards after they end.
7 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
How to close a Discover account
Learn the steps needed to close a Discover account, as well as alternative options.
4 min read Apr 26, 2021 -
How to close a Citi account
Learn the steps needed to close a Citi account, as well as alternative options.
4 min read Oct 26, 2022 -
Chase tool helps you avoid getting burned by recurring charges
Here’s how to avoid the trap of recurring charges.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Do I need a vaccine passport to book a flight?
Dear Cashing In: I really want to use my rewards points to travel internationally soon. Is it true that I’ll need to have a vaccine passport in order to book my flights?—Kellee Dear Kellee, It’s [...]
4 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
Should you use your stimulus check to pay down credit card debt?
Who doesn’t love free money? The stimulus checks certainly have that feel regardless of whether they really are or not. The question is, what’s the best way to use this money? Let’s dive in. First [...]
3 min read Mar 25, 2022 -
Is COVID killing cash?
I haven’t been to a bank branch or ATM in 105 days and counting. I withdrew $40 in cash in early December and it hasn’t run out yet. It’s no secret that cash usage has been declining for years. But [...]
3 min read Mar 29, 2022