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  Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card debt currently, but the average rate on that card debt is close to 23% right now. And with rates that high (or higher), it's easy for any revolving credit card balance to become problematic over time.That's why it's so important to pay off what you owe on your credit cards...

3 ways your credit card debt can be forgiven

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. While it’s tempting to use your credit card for every major expense, there are some things you’re...

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

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Why You Should Always Choose Credit Over Debit

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Less than 2% of Americans have perfect credit. Find out what they do differently so you can improve your own credit score.

4 Traits of Americans With a Perfect 850 Credit Score

If you want to get out of paying a credit card's annual fee, closing it isn't your only option. Learn about an alternative that could be better for your credit.

Forget Closing Your Credit Card: Here's What to Do Instead

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The best part of retiring is spending your time and money how you want to. Whether that includes traveling the world or playing a couple extra rounds of golf each month, you have flexibility during...

I’m a Retired Boomer: Here Are 6 Things I No Longer Buy Because They’re a Waste of Money

If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after the company that created it, the Fair Isaac Corporation), this three-digit number is a numerical representation of your credit report, which outlines your history of paying off debts.

What Is a Good Credit Score To Buy a House?

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. KEY POINTS. A strong credit score is...

Here's Why You May Be Denied a Credit Card -- Even With a Credit Score Above 800

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. KEY POINTS. Under most scoring systems, 850...

What Credit Score Do You Need to Get Most Credit Cards?

You have more options to pay for things than ever before. You can write a check, hand over cash, swipe, tap or insert a credit card, and even use your phone as a digital wallet. Learn More: I'm a...

I’m a Retiree: I Buy Almost Everything With a Credit Card

We all run up our credit card limits from time to time. But what if you max out a card? Find out the three primary repercussions here.

You Might Not Realize What Happens When You Max Out Your Credit Card

Everything is expensive these days. The cost of housing, utilities, groceries and more are all up. While there are many expenses you can't do without, there are probably even more expenses that are...

10 Ways Suze Orman Says You’re Wasting Money

One of the awesome things about applying for credit cards is that there are often generous welcome bonuses, whereby you can earn significant rewards (either cash or points) by spending a certain amount of money on a card within a specified timeframe. This is an awesome opportunity to supercharge your points earning potential.

Tips For Credit Card Minimum Spending Requirements

Accumulating credit cards almost seems like a rite of passage for many Americans -- and it's incredibly enticing to have many. Seeing someone whip out a stack of flashy cards makes it seem like they...

People With Just One Credit Card Have Better Credit Scores on Average — Here’s Why

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Divorce can bring up many financial concerns, especially when it comes to credit card debt. One of the most pressing questions is whether you’ll be responsible for your ex-spouse’s credit card debt after the marriage ends. The short answer is that it depends on the state you live in, whose name is on the account and whether the debt was incurred before or during the marriage.

Who is responsible for credit card debt in a divorce?

JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest credit card issuer, will bar customers from using its credit cards to repay increasingly popular “buy now, pay later” installment loans. Chase said in an emailed statement that buy now, pay later installment loans “are a form of credit” and that the...

Chase to Bar Customers From Using Credit Cards for ‘Pay Later’ Loans

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Low, middle and upper income earners are all "worried" about how they're going to make ends meet, as Mark Tepper reacts to new data around rising credit card debt.

US credit cardholders in 'crisis' as they face an 'addiction' to spending, financial expert warns

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Is It OK to Apply for 2 Credit Cards at the Same Time?

Perfect credit doesn't happen by accident. Read on to see what it takes to get your credit score to 850.

3 Things People With Perfect Credit Have in Common

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9 Common Credit Card Myths Debunked

Credit cards are valuable tool to manage your personal finance and start to build a credit score, understanding them properly is important before you apply. There...

9 Common Credit Card Myths Debunked

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