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7 Bad Credit Card Habits You Can't Afford to Keep

Discover how to use a credit card responsibly and what mistakes to avoid. You may not realize some of these are impacting your credit score!

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7 Bad Credit Card Habits You Can't Afford to Keep
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7 Bad Credit Card Habits You Can't Afford to Keep

Discover how to use a credit card responsibly and what mistakes to avoid. You may not realize some of these are impacting your credit score!

Orlando Rodriguez

What Is a Charge Card?
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What Is a Charge Card?

A charge card is like a credit card, but instead of allowing you to carry a balance from month to month, you're required to pay off the full balance every month.

Nikkita Walker

How to Get Out of Debt: 10 Steps to Financial Peace of Mind
Managing Debt

How to Get Out of Debt: 10 Steps to Financial Peace of Mind

Getting out of debt is always possible, you just need to make a plan that's right for you.

Nikkita Walker

Can You Buy a Car With a Credit Card?
Personal Finance

Can You Buy a Car With a Credit Card?

Before you use your credit card to charge the cost of a new car, consider these alternative financing options.

Nikkita Walker

Paying Off Your Credit Card With a Personal Loan: Pros and Cons
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Paying Off Your Credit Card With a Personal Loan: Pros and Cons

Paying off a credit card with a personal loan can help you pay down your debt with lower interest, but watch out for other fees.

Nikkita Walker

How to Remove a Cosigner From a Car Loan and Title
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How to Remove a Cosigner From a Car Loan and Title

To remove a cosigner from a car loan and title, you typically need to refinance the loan solely in your name.

Nikkita Walker

Getting Your First Credit Card: What You Need to Know
Credit Cards

Getting Your First Credit Card: What You Need to Know

With so many credit cards on the market, getting your first card can be overwhelming. What type of card do you need?

Nikkita Walker

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card
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How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card

Building credit without a credit card can be tricky, but it's not impossible. Learn about alternative credit-boosting options.

Kaitlyn Brown

What Is a 1099-C Form and How Does It Affect Your Credit?
Credit 101

What Is a 1099-C Form and How Does It Affect Your Credit?

Lenders will issue a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt form if they cancel a debt of $600 or more. You must file your 1099-C form when you report your taxes.

Kaitlyn Brown

What Is a Nest Egg and What Are the Best Ways to Save?
Personal Finance

What Is a Nest Egg and What Are the Best Ways to Save?

A nest egg is any amount of money you save for a specific purpose in the future. The key to growing your nest egg is regularly contributing to it.

Nikkita Walker

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