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A man’s hand holds two travel credit cards above his suitcase, which is packed and ready for a trip.

Are Travel Credit Cards Worth It?

Travel credit cards have some of the most appealing perks of all cards, but they also usually come with an annual fee. So it’s natural to wonder, “Are travel credit cards worth it?”

Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Debt

How to Reduce Credit Card Debt This Holiday Season

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re like many Americans, that means additional expenses for gifts, food and drinks for parties, holiday events, decorations,

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Should I Be Paying Bills With a Credit Card?

There may be times when you’re pondering whether or not you should pay your bills with a credit card—like, for example, when you’re low on funds but still have room on your card. Or

A drawn map of the United States with each state labeled.

What is the Average Credit Score by Age or State?

A credit score is a number ranging from 300-850 that measures your creditworthiness—the higher the score, the better. There are several types of credit scores as well as several

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

An hourglass projects the shadow of a dollar sign, signifying that a credit card has not been used in a long time.

What Happens if You Don’t Use Your Credit Card?

Oftentimes, when it comes to credit cards, questions revolve around the ins and outs of using your card and the many different topics that come from that use, such as credit

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