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What Happens to the Balance of a Closed Credit Card?

What Happens to the Balance of a Closed Credit Card?

There are a few circumstances when a credit card may be closed even when an... read more »

Erica Sandberg 2/16/2021
7 Best Credit Cards To Use Abroad (June 2023)

7 Best Credit Cards To Use Abroad

When you’re traveling abroad, the last thing you probably want to think about is... read more »

Choncé Maddox 2/15/2021
Are Credit Card Signup Bonuses Taxable? (June 2023)

Are Credit Card Signup Bonuses Taxable?

Credit card reward programs have come a long way over the past decade, offering more... read more »

Andrea Woroch 2/10/2021
3 Capital One Cards For Bad & Fair Credit (June 2023)

Capital One Credit Cards For Bad & Fair Credit

Capital One cards for bad and fair credit are a great way to get your foot in the... read more »

Ashley Dull 2/9/2021
9 Best Credit Cards With Car Rental Insurance (June 2023)

9 Best Credit Cards With Car Rental Insurance

When you’re renting a car for international or domestic travel, you may be wondering... read more »

Dan Miller 2/4/2021
8 Best Credit Cards Accepted Everywhere (June 2023)

8 Best Credit Cards Accepted Everywhere

If you’ve ever tried to pay for dinner with a credit card that the restaurant didn’t... read more »

Eric Bank 2/2/2021
Approval Criteria For Credit Cards in 2023

Approval Criteria For Credit Cards in 2023

Whether you want to get your first credit card or your 50th, understanding the... read more »

Marcie Geffner 2/1/2021
7 Best Credit Card Signup Bonuses $200 – $1,250 (June 2023)

12 Best Credit Card Signup Bonuses

If you’re about to apply for a new credit card, you’ll do well to familiarize... read more »

Eric Bank 1/25/2021
Adverse Action Notices: What They Are & Next Steps

What Is An Adverse Action Notice?

Have you ever applied for financing, like a credit card or loan, only to have your... read more »

John Ulzheimer 1/21/2021
9 Best First-Time Credit Cards (June 2023)

9 Best First Credit Cards For Building Credit

The best first credit cards can get you started on your credit-building journey and... read more »

Ashley Dull 1/18/2021
7 Low APR Credit Cards For Bad Credit (June 2023)

7 Low APR Credit Cards For Bad Credit

Low APR credit cards for bad credit are a real thing. We’ve identified the best... read more »

Eric Bank 1/14/2021
What is Deferred Interest & How Does it Work? (June 2023)

What is Deferred Interest & How Does it Work?

Nothing in this world is free, especially when it comes to borrowing money. Although... read more »

Andrea Woroch 1/11/2021
8 Credit Cards For High Debt-to-Income Ratios (June 2023)

8 Cards for Borrowers with a High DTI Ratio 

Searching for credit cards for a high debt-to-income ratio may seem like an... read more »

Adam West 1/7/2021
12 Best Cards by Credit Limit: $1k, $10k, $50k, $100k+ (June 2023)

12 Best Cards by Credit Limit

Credit card credit limits can vary from $200 for consumers with bad credit to more... read more »

Eric Bank 1/6/2021
11 Starter Credit Cards With No Deposit (June 2023)

11 Starter Cards With No Deposit Required

Many consumers use starter credit cards to build their credit history without the... read more »

Ashley Dull 1/5/2021
9 Trends: Credit Cards During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Credit Cards During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about everything in 2020, and credit cards... read more »

Marcie Geffner 1/4/2021
8 Credit Cards for Approval With Old Charge Off (June 2023)

Options for Credit Card Approval With Old Charge-Offs

You may be frustrated if you’re looking for credit card approval with old charge off... read more »

Ashley Dull 12/29/2020
13 Best Credit Cards with Refundable Deposits (June 2023)

13 Best Credit Cards with Refundable Deposits

The best credit cards with refundable deposits are a great way to build — or rebuild... read more »

Ashley Dull 12/28/2020
7 Best Virtual Credit Cards (June 2023)

17 Best Virtual Credit Cards

Identity theft shows no signs of abating, which explains the usefulness of the best... read more »

Eric Bank 12/23/2020
Why Some Accounts Appear On Your Credit Reports And Others Don’t

Why Some Accounts Appear on Credit Reports & Others Don't

Your credit reports are filled with information about your financial experiences. But... read more »

John Ulzheimer 12/22/2020
5 Best Credit Cards for Paying Cell Phone Bill (June 2023)

5 Best Cards for Paying Your Cell Phone Bill

While your cell phone may already provide you with some important conveniences... read more »

Choncé Maddox 12/21/2020
9 Best Air Miles Credit Cards for Business (June 2023)

9 Air Miles Credit Cards for Business Owners

If you run a business that requires frequent travel, you’ll want to read this review... read more »

Eric Bank 12/17/2020
3 Prepaid Cards Without SSN Requirements (June 2023)

3 Prepaid Cards Without SSN Requirements

Several years ago, you could easily access prepaid cards without SSN requirements... read more »

Ashley Dull 12/16/2020
2023 Cash Advance Limits by Issuer (June 2023)

Credit Card Cash Advance Limits by Issuer

It’s a good idea to know the cash advance limits on your credit cards before asking... read more »

Eric Bank 12/15/2020

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