Trying to raise your credit score in a hurry is tricky. It can often take weeks or months for something to affect your score, which makes it a “hurry up and wait” type of situation.
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Credit Cards
Tips and how to articles about credit cards and how to keep your credit secure.
4 ways to build credit with credit cards
Many of us have faced the dilemma of trying to establish credit when you have none. And while it may seem like an overwhelming prospect, there several realistic ways to build credit with credit cards.
Restaurant unveils facial recognition for credit card payments
Forget the chip or magnetic stripe on your credit card. A restaurant in Southern California now can ring up credit card payments with facial recognition.
How does the new tax law affect your credit card APR?
In one way or another, the new tax law passed by Congress in December 2017 will affect your taxes. But will it affect the annual percentage rate (APR) of your credit cards?
4 great credit cards for fair credit
Having less than excellent credit doesn’t mean you’re doomed to the bottom of the credit card barrel. There are plenty of credit cards for fair credit that offer solid rewards and perks.
Credit card basics: How credit cards work
It’s nearly impossible to get through life without knowing a little about how credit cards work. Celebrity-studded commercials and ads for these little pieces of plastic are everywhere, possibly even cluttering up your mailbox.
What is a secured credit card?
If you’ve got poor credit or no credit at all, it can be frustrating to turn things around, mostly because a lot of credit card companies don’t want to issue a card to you. They think you’re too much of a risk. Without a credit card, it’s difficult to build or rebuild your credit. But there is an option that can put you on the path toward financial freedom: a secured credit card.
Credit card debt hits an all-time high: G.19 report
The latest G.19 consumer credit report from the Federal Reserve indicates that consumer confidence is at an all-time high — and so is credit card debt.
How the prime rate impacts your credit card rate
Recent moves by the nation’s central bank have triggered a cascade of events that can spell big trouble if you own a credit card.
Indigo® Platinum Mastercard® Credit Card Review
The Indigo® Platinum Mastercard® Credit Card is designed for people with fair to bad credit. If you’re looking to build or rebuild your credit history, this card may help you. While it typically comes with higher than average interest rates and annual fees, it also requires a much lower credit score to qualify.