How to read your credit card’s terms and conditions
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January 27, 2022
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What is deferred interest?
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What to do if you find a lost credit card
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How to negotiate debt with credit card companies
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How to switch to a new credit card from the same bank
Almost every issuer will let you switch to a different…
January 6, 2022
Can a bank seize money from my checking account to pay credit card debt?
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December 27, 2021
How to report credit card fraud
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What is an EMV credit card, and how does it work?
The way you use a credit card is changing as…
December 17, 2021
What to do if you lose your credit card
If your credit card is lost or stolen, you could…
December 10, 2021
I was denied credit because of mistaken identity
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November 29, 2021
Avoid credit card fraud this holiday season
As online sales soar and supply chain issues reduce inventory,…
November 24, 2021
Average credit card interest rate nears record high for balance carriers
If you're carrying a balance on a credit card, chances…
November 19, 2021
Fed set to begin tapering security purchases in November
Although inflation is up, the Fed is waiting for a…
November 3, 2021
How to read your credit card’s terms and conditions
Consumers should know how to read their credit card's terms…
January 27, 2022
What is deferred interest?
Deferred interest plans are often advertised in retail stores as…
January 25, 2022
What to do if you find a lost credit card
When you find a lost credit card, the actions you…
January 21, 2022
How to switch to a new credit card from the same bank
Almost every issuer will let you switch to a different…
January 6, 2022
How to report credit card fraud
Credit card fraud is shifting online during the pandemic as…
December 20, 2021
What is an EMV credit card, and how does it work?
The way you use a credit card is changing as…
December 17, 2021
Avoid credit card fraud this holiday season
As online sales soar and supply chain issues reduce inventory,…
November 24, 2021
How to cancel an unauthorized pending charge on your credit card
The merchant might be able to reverse the charge, but…
October 18, 2021
I committed credit card fraud
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September 3, 2021
FOMC maintains 0% rate decision at July meeting
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expects the Delta variant of COVID-19…
July 28, 2021