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Credit cards for bad credit: what you need to know before applying
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Credit cards for bad credit: what you need to know before applying

Did you know there are credit cards available to help you improve your credit? Learn how you can get a credit card for bad credit and use it to help you improve your score.
Joseph Mavrin | Attorney
May 27, 2025
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How much will a secured credit card raise my credit score?
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How much will a secured credit card raise my credit score?

May 27, 2025
Can I get a credit card without a job?
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Can I get a credit card without a job?

January 27, 2025
How to negotiate credit card debt
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How to negotiate credit card debt

December 03, 2024

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4 Effective Steps to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
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4 Effective Steps to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate

Are you looking to lower your interest rate and pay off your credit card faster? Discover these four effective strategies to lower credit card interest rates.

Lexington Law

November 01, 2024
What is the difference between credit and debit cards?
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What is the difference between credit and debit cards?

Credit and debit cards can both be used for shopping but operate differently. Credit cards impact your credit score but debit cards don’t—read on for more.

Lexington Law

November 01, 2024
How to use a credit card to build credit in 2024
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How to use a credit card to build credit in 2024

There are several ways to quickly build credit with a credit card. Strategies include making timely payments and striving to keep a low credit utilization ratio.

Lexington Law

October 21, 2024
What is a prepaid card and how does it work?
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What is a prepaid card and how does it work?

How are prepaid cards different debit and credit cards? They're like gift cards, but they are usually accepted at most merchants.

Lexington Law

October 21, 2024
What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact 
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What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact 

What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact

Lexington Law

October 07, 2024
How minimum monthly credit card payments affect your credit
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How minimum monthly credit card payments affect your credit

Learn how your minimum credit amount is calculated, how paying just the minimum payment on your credit card impacts your credit and more.

Shana Dawson Fish

August 22, 2024
Does a PayPal credit card affect my credit score?
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Does a PayPal credit card affect my credit score?

PayPal Credit may affect your credit score in good and bad ways, depending on how responsible you are with it. Read on to learn more about the PayPal credit card.

Moriah Beaver | Attorney

July 23, 2024
How to build credit with a secured credit card: 6 tips for success
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How to build credit with a secured credit card: 6 tips for success

Wondering how to build credit with a secured credit card? Use it for small regular purchases, pay off the balance each month and monitor your spending.

Moriah Beaver | Attorney

May 07, 2024
American spending habits by generation for 2024
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American spending habits by generation for 2024

American spending habits reflect a move toward smarter spending and more saving as the cost of living remains high. Online shopping is also much more common.

Alexis Peacock | Supervising Attorney

April 16, 2024
What happens if I stop paying my credit card?
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What happens if I stop paying my credit card?

Payment history affects your credit. If you stop paying your balances, a drastically lowered score is just one of the negative consequences you’ll experience.

Paola Bergauer

March 14, 2024