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Could This Improve My Credit Score? [Quiz]

Got a credit score that could use a bump? Looking to show some love to that three-digit numeral that expresses your creditworthiness to potential lenders?

Credit Wrecker: One Track Jack painting a picture of a credit card

Do I Need Installment Credit In My Credit Mix?

If you review your credit report(s)—like you should at least annually—you may notice a preponderance of revolving credit accounts, or tradelines. And the majority of those are

What a Credit Card Is and Why You Might Want One

What Is the Point of a Credit Card?

Before applying for your first credit card, it’s important to first consider what the point of a credit card is in the first place. Why have one, and what can it do for you that cash or a

Why You Should Check Your Credit Report Annually

7 Reasons to Check Your Credit Reports Annually

With a new year approaching, it’s time to once again examine our behaviors and habits over the past year in order to formulate those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions lists. The good

Which Type of Rewards Credit Card Could Be Right for You?

Which Type of Rewards Credit Card Could Be Right for You? [Infographic]

If you’re in the market for a rewards credit card, finding the type that best fits your lifestyle is key.

Using a Credit Card at the Gas Pump

How and Why You Should Use a Credit Card at the Gas Pump

Every time you pull up to a gasoline pump to fill up your vehicle, you have to answer one question: Cash or credit? Well, using a credit card to purchase gasoline can offer multiple

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