Should I allow a merchant to make copies of my credit card?
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Can debt collectors come to your house at any time?
Debt collectors can contact debtors during specified hours, and there…
September 21, 2019
What documents do I need to submit with my credit card application?
The USA Patriot Act requires financial institutions to “know your…
September 7, 2019
Can I request a specific credit line when I apply for a card?
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August 24, 2019
Can I remove a phony account opened when I was a child from my credit report?
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August 10, 2019
Why did I get charged for my ‘free’ credit report?
Some products that offer your credit report at no charge…
July 27, 2019
Will not repaying an illegal installment loan affect my credit?
Only a small percentage of unlicensed lenders tend to sue…
July 13, 2019
Can my ex-spouse use alimony to pay the balance on our joint credit card?
The law holds alimony payments superior to other debts and…
June 29, 2019
How can an immigrant forced to leave the U.S. manage credit card debt?
While legal action is unlikely, the debts could hamper your…
June 15, 2019
Do you need current income to get a credit card?
Issuers can take into account a variety of income sources…
June 1, 2019
Should I allow a merchant to make copies of my credit card?
The payment card industry’s security standards advise merchants not to…
October 5, 2019
Can debt collectors come to your house at any time?
Debt collectors can contact debtors during specified hours, and there…
September 21, 2019
What documents do I need to submit with my credit card application?
The USA Patriot Act requires financial institutions to “know your…
September 7, 2019
Can I request a specific credit line when I apply for a card?
A card issuer typically won’t allow you to set your…
August 24, 2019
Why did I get charged for my ‘free’ credit report?
Some products that offer your credit report at no charge…
July 27, 2019
Will not repaying an illegal installment loan affect my credit?
Only a small percentage of unlicensed lenders tend to sue…
July 13, 2019
Can my ex-spouse use alimony to pay the balance on our joint credit card?
The law holds alimony payments superior to other debts and…
June 29, 2019
Do you need current income to get a credit card?
Issuers can take into account a variety of income sources…
June 1, 2019
Can an authorized user get a credit card cash advance?
Since you are ultimately liable for payments on your account,…
May 18, 2019
Does adding a child to a card help them build credit history?
Adding a child as an authorized user to an adult’s…
May 4, 2019
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