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Handling Credit Card Debt on a Tight Budget

Published September 2021

Being on a tight budget does not mean that you have to learn to live with debt. Find out what you can do to reduce and eliminate debt on a tight budget.

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Can Prepaid Credit Cards Raise Your Credit Score?

Published September 2021

A prepaid credit card is a “credit” card in name only. It works similarly to a debit card, with the difference that it does not require the holder to have a bank account linked to it.

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Does Applying for a Credit Line Increase Impact Your Credit Score?

Published September 2021

Thinking about requesting a credit line increase from your card issuer? Before you request a credit line increase, you should understand how it might affect your credit score.

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What to Do If You Miss a Credit Card Payment

Published August 2021

Missing a credit card payment is not the end of the world if you act fast. Learn how to minimize the damage of a missed payment to protect your credit score.

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Credit or Debit Card? When to Use Each One

Published July 2021

Credit cards offer you great value in many ways, but debit cards can keep you out of debt. Make an informed and responsible decision about how you pay.

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5 Ways Debt Affects Your Life

Published July 2021

The stress of out-of-control credit card debt can ruin your life in many ways, affecting your mental and physical health. Learn how seeking debt relief can help.

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Should You Charge Medical Expenses to a Credit Card?

Published May 2021

Generally speaking, charging medical expenses to a credit card is a poor financial choice. Is there any circumstance in which it makes sense to pay medical expenses with your credit card? Here’s what you should know before you do.

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Should You Charge a Family Vacation to Your Credit Card?

Published May 2021

It’s never a good idea to finance a vacation with debt, but it might make sense to charge your expenses to a credit card temporarily. Learn more here.

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What is Credit Card Churning?

Published May 2021
For some, earning rewards through churning is an attractive option. For others, frequent credit applications may mean lower credit scores and credit card debt.
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How to Read Your Credit Card Statement

Published April 2021

If you are trying to stay out of debt – It’s important to know how to read your credit card statement.

You should be looking over your statement every month for errors, unnecessary or forgotten recurring bills, fraudulent charges, etc. Take notice of your interest rate, especially if you are carrying a balance month-to-month.

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