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5 Reasons to Avoid Credit Card Cash Advances

Published September 2025

When you need cash fast, a credit card cash advance can feel like a quick fix. But advances come with higher rates, fees, and interest that starts on day one. If you’re already carrying balances, a cash advance can make it harder to become debt-free. Here’s what to know about cash advances, plus less risky alternatives you can try.

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Topics: Financial Education

What to Do If You Are a Credit Card Fraud Victim

Published August 2021

Credit card fraud is one of the most frequent types of identity theft in the US. Prior to 2020’s unprecedented rise in fraud related to application for government benefits (likely as the result of COVID-19-related fraud), credit card fraud topped the list of identity theft types by a wide margin for multiple years in a row.

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Topics: Financial Education