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Can You Close a Credit Card With a Balance?

By Robert Shaw | August 28, 2024

Credit card offers are as endless as the universe and corny dad jokes. Whether you’re banking, shopping online, or just settling into a seat on an airplane, financial institutions line…

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Can You Pay a Credit Card With a Credit Card?

By Tom Jackson | August 20, 2024

Credit card debt in the U.S. reached a record $1.14 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. Could anyone pay it all off using a giant Visa or Discover card?…

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What Happens If You Go Over Your Credit Limit?

By Sarah Brady | September 1, 2023

Credit card balances hit record highs in late 2022. If you’re one of the many people whose credit card balance has increased lately, you probably know there are uncomfortable consequences.…

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How to Find Out How Much Debt You Have

By Maureen Milliken | February 23, 2023

Most U.S. consumers have a variety of debt, ranging from credit card accounts, auto loans, medical debt, student debt, personal loans, a mortgage and more. As years go by, it…

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Debt Stacking Method

By Maureen Milliken | January 5, 2023

Paying down credit card debt should be simple, right? Pay the bill every month and watch the balance shrink. But for many people, it doesn’t always work that way. Balances…

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What Happens If I Stop Paying My Credit Cards?

By Sarah Brady | December 8, 2022

It might seem harmless to miss a credit card payment, but making late payments (even if it’s just one day late) can have repercussions. The longer you go without paying,…

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Nonprofit Credit Card Debt Help

By Devin Joy | November 16, 2022

Nonprofit Debt Consolidation More than 50 million U.S. household carry credit card debt over from month-to-month and, according to the Federal Reserve, the average amount they owe is $6,270. Nonprofit…

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Nonprofit Debt Consolidation

By Devin Joy | November 15, 2022

Nonprofit Debt Consolidation More than 50 million U.S. household carry credit card debt over from month-to-month and, according to the Federal Reserve, the average amount they owe is $6,270. Nonprofit…

Beware Cash Advances

Credit Card Cash Advances

By Sarah Brady | October 27, 2022

When it comes to managing money, the quickest solutions usually aren’t the best. Credit card cash advances give you a fast way to get your hands on some money, but…

Types of Debt

Types of Debt

By Bents Dulcio | October 27, 2022

Understanding how debt impacts your credit will help you pay off loans quickly and efficiently. This guide aims to help borrowers understand the different types of debt and the nuances…

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