Credit Card

What Is a Charge-Off?

Household credit card debt rose by $38 billion in the third quarter of 2022, reaching $0.93 trillion—which represents a 15% year-over-year increase of $121 billion—according...

Differences Between Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved

Ever visited a credit card website and learned that you could see if you “pre-qualify” for their card simply by entering a few of...

Hard vs Soft Credit Checks: What’s The Difference?

Applying for credit can be a daunting process. From finding the right credit card or auto loan to filling out a mortgage application and waiting...

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...

Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays

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...

How Do Credit Card Interest Rates Work?

Credit card interest is a percentage you pay on the balance you carry. It’s basically the cost of borrowing money … so you a...