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Need a New Credit Card? Be Prepared to Wait Two Months

The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have led to a chip shortage, which has impacted industries across the board from car manufacturers to credit card companies.

What Is a BIN Attack? Here’s What You Should Know About This New Type of Credit Card Fraud

Sometimes credit card fraud looks like thousands of dollars charged to your account, and other times the purchases are minuscule....


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10 Best Travel Credit Cards for Earning Perks and Saving Money on Your 2023 Vacation

The best credit card for travel rewards will fit your lifestyle and budget. Here are our top picks for the...


The 7 Best Gas Credit Cards, According to Personal Finance Experts

Looking for ways to manage rising gas prices? These gas credit cards help you earn rewards, get bonuses, and save...


10 Times You Shouldn’t Use Your Credit Card for Payment

Credit cards might be convenient and reliable, but here are some scenarios where swiping or entering your digits could be...

20 Hidden Fees You Had No Idea You Were Paying

Everything comes with a price—watch out for these surprise expenses and learn how to avoid them.


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13 Times You Should Never Pay with Cash

They say cash is king, but there are plenty of reasons why credit can be better than greenbacks. These are...

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If You’re Not Following These Rules, You’re an Easy Target for Scammers

We share a lot of personal information online, including credit card numbers and social security numbers—and scammers know how to...


This Is How Long You Should Be Keeping Your Credit Card Statements

After this many years, feel free to clear out the clutter and shred these documents...but not a moment before.


Here’s What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Close a Credit Card

Put down the scissors and back away slowly. Here's what really happens to your credit score when you close an...


12 Credit Card Rules You Should Never Break

Is there a method to the credit-card madness? (Hint: The answer is yes.)


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This Is Why Costco Only Accepts Visa Cards

Hint: It means you save money every time you shop


4 Times You Should Never Open a Store Credit Card—and 3 Times You Should

Resist that temptation to open a store credit card during the holidays. We've asked credit experts to explain when you...


7 Credit Card Offers That Probably Aren’t Worth It

In the market for a new credit card? Here are the card offers to avoid—and the ones to consider instead.


Things You Should Always Pay for with a Credit Card

When you manage your credit cards properly, they can become powerful tools to help you gain perks, build your credit,...


15 Credit Card Perks You Didn’t Know Existed

These days, credit card issuers are bending over backward to get your business. Here are the benefits you'll want to...


13 Things Credit Card Companies Know About You

How you wield that little piece of plastic can reveal how well you care for your home, the state of...


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Should You Be Worried About Your Cell Phone Catching a Virus? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)

You might want to think twice about before storing your credit card numbers in your phone.

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Should You Pay Bills Online?

Could online payments be more conducive to modern life?