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What is the Chase 5/24 rule?
If you’ve opened more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months, Chase probably won’t accept your credit card application.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
How to clean up credit reports
Errors are common in credit reports. Fix yours and you can boost your score.
4 min read Apr 04, 2022 -
Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Most rental car companies make you take extra steps to rent with a debit card.
9 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
6 ways to get out of debt
If you’re tired of being hounded by creditors, here’s a plan to help you break free.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
What happens to credit card debt when you die?
Before you trade the family silver to satisfy the credit card collector, find out if you’re liable.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
Debt consolidation loan vs. balance transfer credit card
Here are six things to consider when deciding how to consolidate debt.
9 min read Mar 29, 2022 -
How to cancel a credit card without hurting your credit score
Canceling a credit card delivers a hit to your credit score, but you can minimize the damage. Here’s how.
3 min read Mar 29, 2022 -
Best identity theft-protection services of 2022
These seven products can help protect you and your money from cybercrime.
8 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
Alternative ways to pay down credit card debt
Here’s how you can pay down your credit card debt — without a debt consolidation loan.
5 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
What is the statute of limitations on debt in each state?
Here’s a look at the statutes of limitation on collecting debts in all 50 states.
4 min read Mar 23, 2022