Coping with lower credit card limits
Credit card issuers seem to be cutting card limits arbitrarily. Here’s what to do if this happens to you.
7 min read
May 22, 2008
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Avoid ‘universal default’ credit cards
Small errors can lead to big rate changes if you hold a ‘universal default’ credit card, says the Debt Adviser.
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Self-help often best when fixing credit
In many cases, it doesn’t pay to hire someone to help boost your credit score, says Dr. Don Taylor.
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Transcript: Credit scoring changing
FICO is changing the way they rate your credit worthiness.
1 min read Jan 21, 2008
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‘Authorized user’ credit rules change
Rules have changed for how ‘authorized user’ status impacts your credit, says the Debt Adviser.
2 min read Jan 18, 2008
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4 things women should know about credit
Women who are naturally nurturing are more likely to put their credit at risk, says the Debt Adviser.
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Pain lingers from high rate on cash advance
Taking a credit card cash advance subjects you to fees and higher rates, and you lose your grace period, warns the Debt Adviser.
3 min read Feb 16, 2007
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Will being inactive hurt my credit score?
With your credit history, it shouldn’t do any harm, says Dr. Don.
1 min read Feb 08, 2007
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Think before dumping credit card
Your credit history does make a difference, says Dr. Don.
2 min read Dec 13, 2006
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Face to face resources for managing credit
Check out this roundup of all things pertaining to credit cards from interest rates to the monthly statement to how finance charges are calculated.
1 min read May 01, 2006