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How to Maximize Your Travel Rewards Points
Plus: How to travel rewards credit cards work, anyway?
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The Five Factors That Determine Your Credit Score
Here's exactly how your credit score goes up and down.
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Five Reasons to ‘Upgrade’ a Credit Card (and When to Apply for a New One)
Sometimes getting a new card is the way to go—but not always.
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How to Choose the Best Credit Card to Use for Major Purchases
If you're going to put a big charge on your credit card, make it work for you.
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Four Things to Consider When Choosing Your First Credit Card
If you’re starting out on your credit journey, you have a lot of choices—and a lot of considerations to keep in mind.
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The Most Strategic Time to Pay Your Credit Card Balance
Paying off your credit card immediately after every purchase could actually hurt your credit.
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Six Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
And tips for choosing the best card for you.
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Here’s What It Means to Add an Authorized User on Your Credit Card
You can help someone build their credit while minimizing risks to your own.
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How to Cancel a Credit Card (and When You Should)
Consider these things before you make the decision to cancel a credit card.
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The Differences Between a Line of Credit and a Credit Card (and When to Use Each)
You don't have to choose one over the other, but these lending products have certain pros and cons.
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How (and Why) to Use a Virtual Credit Card
If you shop online (which I know you do), consider adding a virtual credit card.
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How to Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit
Getting access to more credit can be tricky, but not impossible.
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The Best Strategies for Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Don't overlook the most straightforward approach to getting a better interest rate.
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How to Decide If a Credit Card Balance Transfer Is the Right Move
A balance transfer is a tool, but not a long-term solution.
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How a Cash Advance on a Credit Card Works (and Why You Should Avoid Them)
You could get short-term cash, but it comes with a painfully high price tag.
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You Can Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card (but You Probably Shouldn't)
It's usually a bad move—except for certain circumstances.
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How Interest Is Calculated on Your Credit Card
Knowing this will help you minimize the amount of interest you pay.
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How to Avoid Interest on Your Credit Card
Minimize interest fees by understanding your card's grace period.
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The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries
Understand how creditors decide whether to extend new credit to you or give you additional credit.
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Five Ways to Get a Credit Card Without Any Credit History
You can still get approved for a credit card without having a credit history.