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My Credit Score Is Above 800. Here's Why Wells Fargo Denied My Credit Card Application

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5 Times When Using Your Credit Card Makes Sense

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  While inflation has been slowing down recently, years of rising costs and high interest rates have weighed on many Americans. So, if you're now struggling to pay off high-interest credit card debt, know that you're not alone. Since the end of 2021, credit card delinquencies have been increasing in the US, with over 10% of credit card balances at least 90 days delinquent, according to the New York Fed.If you aren't capable of paying off your credit debt, there...

5 best companies for credit card debt forgiveness

The Motley Fool

No amount of credit card debt is easy to pay off, but $6,500 can feel like climbing a mountain. Learn three great ways to tackle $6,500 in debt.

3 Effective Ways to Pay Off $6,500 in Credit Card Debt

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Credit cards can be great financial tools when in the right hands. You can use them to build your credit score and rack up rewards like airline miles or cash back on purchases.

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Put on Your Credit Card

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

In all the stock photos that reference "credit card" and "car buying," the subjects are smiling. They probably shouldn't be. (Getty Images) Can you buy a car with a credit card? In this post-pandemic, nearly cashless society, that's a good question. The reasons for doing it are pretty obvious: To "get the miles" if you have an airline credit card, or hotel points, or if your card has a cash-back scheme. So you want to — but can you and should you?

Can you buy a car with a credit card?

Business Insider

There are many programs that can make homeownership more achievable if you have a disability. See which disability home loans and grants could be right for you.

Mortgages and grants to help people with disabilities buy a home

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. In the second quarter, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all raised their provisions for credit...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

A perfect FICO® Score is a rare feat. Find out how many Americans have made it to perfection -- and what it takes to reach it yourself.

How Many Americans Have a Perfect 850 Credit Score? The Number Might Surprise You

Fortune

Your credit score is a major factor lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. And although it’s not impossible to buy a house with bad credit, trying to qualify for a mortgage when you have credit problems can often be a challenge—and you should be aware that a lower credit score will likely mean a higher interest rate if you do get approved.

How to buy a house with bad credit

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  Credit card debt has become a major issue in the United States. As of Q1 2024, Americans held a total credit card balance of $1.1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And, the latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit from the New York Fed shows that there has been an uptick in serious payment delinquencies and maxed-out credit cards nationwide, showcasing the negative impact high credit card debt is having on people's finances.High amounts of...

5 ways to get rid of credit card debt without a new loan

The nation’s biggest retail bank might soon charge customers for services that long have been free, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Marianne Lake — CEO of Consumer & Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase — told the newspaper that Chase might begin to charge customers for checking accounts if new federal rules placing maximum limits on bank account overdraft fees and credit card late fees become law.

Prepare to Start Paying for These 3 Free Banking Services Soon

Wisconsin State

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Long before you die, you should decide what will happen to your car and car loan. Here are some things your loved ones should know about your car and car loan.

What Happens to Your Car Loan (and Your Car) If You Die

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Discover how second chance bank accounts can help rebuild your financial standing. You qualify even if you're denied from opening a standard checking account.

What is Second Chance Banking? Checking Accounts for Bad Credit

Money

Americans are falling farther behind on credit card bills as researchers say the share of delinquent balances just reached troubling new levels. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which has tracked credit card delinquencies since 2012, reports that the situation has never been worse. “All measures of balance-based credit card...

Credit Card Delinquencies Reach Highest Level in Over a Decade

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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How the Next Generation Will Use Credit Cards

The year is 2034. Gen Z, now ages 22 to 37, is enjoying its waning years of cultural relevance before brands focus their marketing on Generation...

How the Next Generation Will Use Credit Cards

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