Credit Card News & Advice

A debt can be sold to a collection agency if you miss several payments on an account. A collection account stays on your credit report for approximately seven years.Collection accounts decrease your…

You've probably wondered if the IRS allows you to pay your federal tax bill with a credit card, which sounds like an attractive option if you can't come up with the money immediately or you want to earn rewards points. But just because you…

Your credit score is among your most important financial yardsticks. A good credit score can mean the difference between loan approval or denial, and borrowers with the best credit scores get the best interest rates. A strong credit profile…

An early January survey by U.S. News shows that 31.9% of respondents have experienced financial infidelity. This represents a 2-percentage-point increase over last year's January survey about financial infidelity.Financial infidelity occurs…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. The offers in this article may be expired or currently unavailable. Cash back credit cards offer an opportunity to get some money back every time you make a purchase,…

If a thief uses your credit card to make purchases or get cash advances, you are a victim of credit card fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported 389,737 cases of credit card fraud in 2021, with losses…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. The offers in this article may be expired or currently unavailable. If you are a frequent Marriott customer, you have two new credit card options to consider. On…

If you need to build credit fast – or rebuild it after a financial fiasco – you're in the right place.You've probably heard that you need a long credit history (a trillion years, at least) and a whole slew of credit lines to have an…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Key Takeaways A balance transfer credit card can help you save money on interest. If you get a balance transfer card, focus on paying off debt and don't use it…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. January is a great time to get a jump-start on earning credit card rewards. While everyone else is hitting the gym and making New Year's resolutions, you're taking steps to…