Credit cards

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• 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

• 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

• 3 dubious credit card moves that seem smart

  On Monday, I wrote about 5 smart credit moves to make now. Today’s post is all about what not to do. The following tips sound smart, but can backfire if followed with abandon. 1. Asking for a lower rate [...]

  2 min read Jun 24, 2010

• 2008 Gift card study

  Bankrate’s annual gift card study found that buyers still pay for the versatility of cards they can use everywhere.

  0 min read Nov 17, 2008

• Should you pay off car loan or credit card?

  It’s usually better to put extra money towards your credit cards instead of your car loan, as cards usually charge more interest and have more volatile rates.

  4 min read Jan 23, 2020

• Credit card tips throughout life’s stages

  Pick the type of credit card that offers more advantages to your particular age and lifestyle.

  3 min read Feb 07, 2007