Credit

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  How do credit checks affect your credit score?

  Every hard inquiry that’s made on your credit history stays on your report for two years.

  Nov 21, 2019

• Should you pay your credit card bill early?

  Paying your credit card bill early can lower your credit utilization and help you avoid late payments.

  Nov 14, 2019
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  Best methods for disposing of a metal credit card

  When scissors aren’t enough to destroy your metal credit cards, try these methods instead.

  Nov 13, 2019
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  Using credit-builder loans to boost your credit and savings comes with a big catch

  They’re not your silver bullet if you have bad credit and are struggling to save.

  Nov 01, 2019
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  A traveler’s guide to Capital One Miles

  The Capital One Miles travel program offers cardholders a user-friendly rewards system and “no-hassle” redemption.

  Oct 31, 2019
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  How a balance transfer affects your credit score

  A balance transfer’s impact on credit is low when done properly. Here’s what you need to know.

  Oct 25, 2019
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  Can bad credit ruin your job search?

  A credit check may affect your job prospects. Here’s what you need to know.

  Oct 22, 2019
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  How to maintain a high credit score

  Time, responsibility and good habits can help you preserve a quality credit score. And with a quality credit score, you can reap a lot of financial benefits.

  Sep 20, 2019
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  Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them

  Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.

  Aug 19, 2019
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  Credit monitoring: Is it worth paying for?

  Having a keen eye on your credit report doesn’t have to mean an expensive eye.

  Aug 13, 2019