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Opting for minimum payment could lead to a devastating cycle of debt.
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It’s probably happened to you. You go to check out at a department store or other retailer, and they tempt you with a discount—if you open a store ...
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How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
By Laura Petrecca From Kiplinger's Personal Finance As the holiday season approaches, this is an ideal time to get some extra cash back in your bank account, as ...
11-30-2024
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Helping a loved one with a money problem requires being kind but firm.
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By Erin Bendig From Kiplinger's Personal Finance Many of the best rewards credit cards come with excellent perks, yet some savvy consumers have found ways to squeeze even ...
11-6-2024
Pros and Cons of Using a Credit Card on Venmo
By Erin Bendig From Kiplinger's Personal Finance Like other peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps, Venmo makes sending money to family, friends or businesses convenient, quick and secure. When setting ...
10-28-2024
How to Contact Your Credit Card Issuer
Your credit card is stolen, or you don't want to pay that late fee—regardless, you want to contact your credit card issuer. And one of the most frustrating ...
10-7-2024
How to Read Your Credit Card Statement
By Ella Vincent From Kiplinger's Personal Finance Checking your credit card statement every month is an important financial task. The statement holds key information. Plus, by monitoring transactions, ...
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8 Ways to Maximize Credit Card Points
Many people sign up for credit cards for the rewards, but then they turn around and don't use them properly. If you have a reward credit card, maximizing ...
06-24-2024
10 Strategies to Maximize Retirement Travel With Credit Card Rewards
Retirement often brings to mind adventures to faraway destinations, yet these aspirations can remain elusive for numerous retirees. However, the right credit card can help make such grand ...
06-20-2024
Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid
Credit cards can be a financial trap for many people. They are not always used properly, and some go deeply into debt using them. The basics of maxing ...
06-1-2024
Changes From Visa Mean Americans Will Carry Fewer Physical Credit, Debit Cards in Their Wallets
NEW YORK—Your wallet may soon be getting thinner. Visa announced major changes to how credit and debit cards will operate in the United States in the coming months ...
05-22-2024
Top Travel Rewards Cards
By Ellen Kennedy From Kiplinger's Personal Finance Vacations can be expensive, but these travel rewards cards can help trim the cost. Here are some of the top travel ...
04-18-2024
Why Adding a Child as an Authorized User Might Not Help Their Credit
As parents, we want the best for our children: health, happiness—and hardy credit. Having a strong credit profile can determine whether your kid gets approved for a loan ...
04-6-2024
The Best Rewards Credit Card for You
By Ellen Kennedy From Kiplinger's Personal Finance If you haven’t looked at rewards credit card offers lately, you may be surprised by how much you can gain in ...
04-4-2024
What Is in the Fine Print of Credit Card Offers?
Everyone has an angle, and credit card offers are no different. Credit cards are in business to loan your money with the idea that you'll pay more back ...
04-2-2024
The Downside of Credit Card Rewards
The three types of credit card rewards are cash back, points, and miles. All seem attractive when you're deciding on a credit card. The concept is simple: You ...
03-20-2024
Credit Card Fees, and What to Do About Them
Nobody likes service fees. Late fees or high interest rates from credit cards just throw your hard-earned money away. During the pandemic, some credit card companies were waiving ...
02-6-2024
The Ins and Outs of Airline Travel Awards
Whether you fly around the world or are a weekend warrior, air travel can be expensive. That’s why collecting points and miles to redeem is so attractive. But ...
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Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Money flows in November and December as Americans prepare for the holiday season. But many are finding themselves cash-strapped going into the shopping season. Still, high prices are ...
11-24-2023
Why I Appreci-Hate Credit Cards
Either own the credit card or let it credit card own you.
11-21-2023
How to Avoid Social-Engineering Attacks
Social-engineering attacks use psychology to manipulate their targets into revealing financial information. Techniques use human emotions and instincts to drive people to act against their best interests. Social-engineering ...
11-6-2023