Credit Card Advice

Latest credit card advice articles

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  Your guide to Chase Pay

  If you’re looking for a convenient way to pay with a Chase card, Chase Pay may be the solution you’re looking for.

  4 min read Nov 16, 2020
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  What is the shopping cart trick and does it still work in 2021?

  The shopping cart trick sounds like a good way to avoid a hard credit pull, but does it really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the mythical shopping cart trick.

  5 min read Nov 04, 2020
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  Poll: Most Americans lax about protecting personal data

  Have you ever used your dog’s name as a password, hopped online at a coffee shop or tossed your credit card bill in the recycle bin? A new poll shows you’re not the only one taking these kinds of data [...]

  5 min read Oct 28, 2020
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  What are convenience checks?

  Convenience checks can be used in a number of ways, but note they come with hidden costs.

  5 min read Oct 08, 2020
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  Merchant services 101: A complete guide

  Finding a way to process payments is a crucial part of managing your business.

  4 min read Sep 15, 2020
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  How to add and remove authorized users on a Chase card

  A step-by-step guide to adding and removing authorized users on a Chase credit card

  4 min read Sep 09, 2020
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  Guide to Venmo for business

  If you’re thinking of setting up a Venmo business account, here’s what you need to know.

  3 min read Sep 04, 2020
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  September will be a key month for COVID credit card promotions

  Amid the COVID-19 crisis, one of the silver linings in the credit card world has been the many “new normal” promotions that card issuers have rolled out. In June, our sister site CreditCards.com found 81 [...]

  3 min read Sep 01, 2020
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  How to get a cash advance with Capital One

  How Capital One cash advances work and what you should consider before you request one.

  5 min read Aug 28, 2020
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  3 surprises about credit cards and COVID-19

  It has been about five months since the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. So far, there have been three credit card developments that have really surprised me. Keeping up with the bills Back in March, [...]

  3 min read Aug 03, 2020
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  Lying on a credit card application

  Lying on your application can have serious consequences, so think twice before you submit.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2020
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  Can you let someone use your credit card or lend yours?

  While it’s not illegal to allow someone to use your credit card, you’re liable for all charges.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2020
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  Can you post bond with a credit card?

  How to post bond with a card, including any exceptions and financial impacts.

  4 min read Jun 05, 2020
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  How to use a credit card chargeback to get refunded for canceled events

  A chargeback on your credit card is one way to get a refund when your event is canceled.

  4 min read May 27, 2020
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  Best Delta Air Lines credit cards

  Choose from an array of co-branded cards to help you accrue SkyMiles points faster.

  7 min read May 18, 2020
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  Why you should pay your credit card every two weeks

  To help keep your credit utilization low, credit card industry analyst Ted Rossman recommends a twice-monthly payment schedule.

  3 min read Jan 01, 2020
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  Credit cards for stay-at-home parents

  Credit cards that offer rewards in common spending categories, like groceries and dining, can help stay-at-home parents build credit.

  3 min read Nov 21, 2019
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  Survey: Despite safety concerns, 64% of U.S. cardholders save their information online

  Saving payment info online is convenient, but many Americans still worry about safety.

  5 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  Boost your credit score by self-reporting

  A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin. 

  4 min read Sep 10, 2019
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  Confused about business credit cards? We’ve got the answers.

  You could be on the hook for the debt, so weigh the costs and risks of a company card.

  4 min read Sep 24, 2018