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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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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