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• Survey: Americans embrace free credit scores

  Our survey shows half of Americans obtain their scores but forget one important habit.

  5 min read May 04, 2015

• Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?

  They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Nov 21, 2014

• Do some cards forgo foreign transaction fees?

  Want to avoid that fee when using a credit card overseas? Read the fine print before you swipe.

  2 min read Nov 12, 2014

• How do I prove credit card charges weren’t mine?

  If someone steals your wallet and uses your plastic, you aren’t necessarily on the hook.

  2 min read Jun 17, 2014

• Does zero liability mean zero liability?

  You may have heard credit card customers aren’t liable for fraudulent charges. Is it true?

  3 min read Jun 05, 2014

• How are extra credit card payments applied?

  When you pay more than the minimum, how do credit card issuers apply the payments?

  2 min read Feb 05, 2014

• New card waives late fee

  The ability to bypass late fees isn’t necessarily good for the consumer.

  1 min read Jan 14, 2013

• Close credit card accounts in divorce

  Divorce is messy, but it can get messier if you don’t cut the credit card connection cleanly.

  3 min read May 09, 2012

• Credit card rewards survey

  Bankrate.com’s 2012 credit card rewards survey reveals which cards offer generous cash back.

  3 min read Feb 13, 2012

• 6 tips for using gas credit cards wisely

  Some cards offer rebates of 5 percent or more, but that might not be the best deal for you.

  4 min read Jun 16, 2011