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A note on a statement reads “Tax Deduction” to indicate sorting itemized deductions before filing taxes

Credit Cards and Itemized Deductions: What to Know Before Filing Your Taxes

The Internal Revenue Code contains more than 9,800 sections of tax law1, which may be why most Americans opt for the low-hassle standard deduction when it’s time to file. Although

A woman holding a stack of books in one hand and a piggy bank in another, signifying paying for tuition.

Can You Pay Tuition with a Credit Card?

Going to college can be one of the most exciting times in your life—you learn new things, meet new people, and find new independence. Unfortunately, it comes with a new set of bills

A young person with pink hair smiles as they hold their credit card up with one hand while pointing to it with the other.

How Millennials and Gen Z Handle Their Money

Since these generations are firmly in adulthood and making grand financial decisions, it is important to understand their money management habits, as it will allow for better

A young girl shops in the mall with a credit card

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get a Credit Card?

Before 2009, you could pretty easily get a credit card at the age of 18. Now you can still technically have a credit card at 18, and it can even be your own account. But it has become

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Does Pre-Qualification Affect Your Score?

If you find yourself tempted to “see if you pre-qualify” on a credit card company website, but you’re concerned about impacting your credit score, don’t worry. No, submitting a

Young man writing his future financial goals in a notebook

8 Tips on How to Build Credit When You're Young

Your credit score makes a difference in so many areas of life, from the rates you pay for auto insurance to the kind of mortgage you qualify for. But young people often find it hard to

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