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What is an outstanding balance on a credit card?
An outstanding balance is the total amount you owe on your credit card, which includes…
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John Egan is a freelance writer and content marketing strategist in Austin, Texas. He specializes in content focusing on personal finance, real estate and health and wellness. Among the outlets where John’s work has appeared are CreditCards.com, Bankrate, Forbes Advisor, Experian and U.S. News & World Report. He is the former editor-in-chief of the Austin Business Journal.
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What is an outstanding balance on a credit card?
An outstanding balance is the total amount you owe on your credit card, which includes…
Education
How do credit card APRs work?
Three letters — APR — can help you understand the ABCs of borrowing money with a credit…
Statistics
Retail store card APRs hit record high
Many retail store cards offer 0 percent APR promotions and rewards, but they also tend…
Education
Types of rewards credit cards and how they work
Want to start earning rewards but don’t know where to start? Here’s an introduction to…
Card advice
Best credit cards for renting a car
Most renters don't know what benefits their credit card's car rental insurance plan offers or…
News
Experian Go, a tool to build your own credit report
This offering from the credit bureau Experian allows consumers to connect recurring non-debt payments to…
Education
Click to Pay: How it works, and why it exists
In October 2019, the four major credit card payment processors rolled out Click to Pay.…
Card advice
What credit score do I need for the Capital One VentureOne Rewards card?
If you're looking to invest in the Capital One VentureOne Rewards card, you should know…
Statistics
Credit card delinquency statistics
Our team has compiled statistics on U.S. credit card delinquencies over the years, as well…
Card advice
Best credit cards for cell phone insurance
A handful of credit cards offer cell phone protection covering loss or damage. Policy details…
Education
Why utilities charge convenience fees to pay by credit card
As credit and debit use increase and payments by check dwindle, utility convenience fees still…
Credit management
What is UltraFICO?
FICO's new UltraFICO model factors in your day-to-day financial habits, as reflected by activity in…
News
How to clean your credit card
Experts say you can clean credit cards and other plastic payment cards, which appear capable…
Mastercard, Discover, AmEx and Visa ditching signatures
Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Visa plan to ditch the signature requirement with credit and…
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