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• Don’t check your spouse’s credit report

  It’s illegal to pull your partner’s credit, but couples should share reports. Here’s why.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2016

• 6 ways to protect yourself from credit card skimmers

  Here’s how to stop thieves from taking your card number, or reduce damage if they do.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2016

• Does debt consolidation hurt credit?

  You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Jan 23, 2020

• Is this dead credit card haunting my credit report?

  A card that was closed 15 years ago shouldn’t be on your credit report. Rid yourself of it now.

  2 min read Aug 12, 2015

• 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