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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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What is the minimum payment on a credit card?
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What is the minimum payment on a credit card?

Most credit card bills have a minimum payment on the statement. Learn about credit card minimum payments, and stay on track so you don’t incur late fees.

Brad Blanchard

June 13, 2022
How is credit card interest calculated?
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How is credit card interest calculated?

It’s important to understand how credit card interest works because it can greatly impact your bill. Find out how credit card interest is calculated here.

Anna Grozdanov

March 01, 2022
Do store credit cards hurt your credit?
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Do store credit cards hurt your credit?

Find out all the ways store credit cards can hurt your credit—plus the ways they can help your credit, too.

Anna Grozdanov

December 17, 2021
How to manage your credit cards in 6 steps
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How to manage your credit cards in 6 steps

Managing your credit takes patience and practice. Here are some helpful steps on how to manage your credit card balances more efficiently.

Lexington Law

September 08, 2021
What is shoulder surfing and how does it threaten your security?
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What is shoulder surfing and how does it threaten your security?

Shoulder surfing is when someone looks over your shoulder or eavesdrops to steal a PIN, password or personal information from a mobile device to commit a crime.

Candace Begody

August 24, 2021
What You Need to Know About RFID Blocking Wallet Technology
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What You Need to Know About RFID Blocking Wallet Technology

What are RFID wallets, and do you need one? Learn more about RFID blocking wallets and what you can do to protect your identity here.

Lexington Law

August 24, 2021
What is variable APR?
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What is variable APR?

Variable APR is when your credit card has an annual percentage rate that may change based on market conditions. A non-variable APR is called a fixed rate.

Paola Bergauer

August 24, 2021
What is a statement credit + reasons you might have one
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What is a statement credit + reasons you might have one

A statement credit is essentially money credited back to your account. Read on to learn how you can earn statement credits and what they can be used for.

Lexington Law

August 24, 2021
What credit score is needed to rent an apartment in 2024?
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What credit score is needed to rent an apartment in 2024?

The credit score needed to rent an apartment varies between landlords. A good credit score that’s between 670 and 739 can qualify you for many properties.

Sarah Raja

August 24, 2021
Credit card payoff calculator: Plan your debt-free date
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Credit card payoff calculator: Plan your debt-free date

Paying off your credit card debt can help relieve financial stress, but how long will it take? Use our calculator to find out.

Kenton Arbon

July 12, 2021