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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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Can I use my business credit card for personal use?
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Can I use my business credit card for personal use?

As an owner, you may ask, “Can I use my business credit card for personal use?” From added liability to account closure, discover the consequences of doing so.

Vince R. Mayr

March 05, 2024
Is There A Grace Period for Credit Card Payments?
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Is There A Grace Period for Credit Card Payments?

A credit card grace period gives you extra time to pay your balance without accruing interest. Grace periods vary between credit cards.

Sarah Raja

March 05, 2024
Do secured credit cards help build credit?
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Do secured credit cards help build credit?

Secured credit cards are excellent tools for building credit and recovering from a steep score decline. Most large banks and credit unions offer secured cards.

Vince R. Mayr

March 05, 2024
What is a balance transfer fee?
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What is a balance transfer fee?

What is a balance transfer fee? Put simply, it’s a charge to transfer a balance to another account. These fees are usually up to 5 percent of the transferred amount.

Moriah Beaver | Attorney

March 05, 2024
What is a balance transfer and how does it work?
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What is a balance transfer and how does it work?

Balance transfer credit cards allow you to move or consolidate debts, often saving you money with lower interest rates. Learn more about these cards here.

Moriah Beaver | Attorney

February 05, 2024
What happens if you overpay your credit card?
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What happens if you overpay your credit card?

Paying off your credit card proves you’re on top of your finances, but what happens if you overpay your credit card balance? Here’s what you need to know.

Sarah Raja

January 05, 2024
What are the pros and cons of secured credit cards?
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What are the pros and cons of secured credit cards?

If you’re trying to establish or fix your credit, you may have heard of a secured credit card. Read on to learn the pros and cons of secured credit cards.

Nature Lewis

December 05, 2023
What is credit card churning?
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What is credit card churning?

Credit card churning involves opening credit cards with the purpose of collecting bonuses. Read on to discover the pros and cons of credit card churning.

Nature Lewis

August 04, 2023
Average U.S. credit card debt statistics to know in 2023
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Average U.S. credit card debt statistics to know in 2023

Americans on average carry $5,910 in credit card debt. Take a look at more credit card debt statistics to know in 2023 here.

Sarah Raja

May 02, 2023
Statement balance vs. current balance: What’s the difference?
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Statement balance vs. current balance: What’s the difference?

Your statement balance is based on your previous billing cycle, but your current balance looks at recent purchases. Learn how both affect your credit.

Lexington Law

April 05, 2023