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How long does it take to increase your credit score?
Key takeaways Improving your credit score takes time and regular payments. If you’re starting with no credit, you might see…
What to do when you’re not immediately approved for a credit card
Key takeaways The credit card approval process involves gathering personal information, verifying income and checking credit reports. Common reasons for…
How your grace period lets you avoid paying interest on a credit card
Key takeaways A grace period is the time between when your credit card billing cycle closes and your bill is…
Best gas credit cards for bad credit
You can still get a gas credit card if you have bad credit, though you may have fewer options than…
I’m a payments analyst. Here’s how my family is paying for things at the Paris Olympics
My wife Chelsea and older daughter Ashleigh are currently in Paris attending the Olympics. As someone who studies the payments…
How to do a balance transfer with Chase
Key takeaways If you want to consolidate high-interest credit card debt, transferring a balance to a Chase credit card with…
What happens when your 0% intro APR period ends?
Key takeaways A 0 percent intro APR credit card can help you pay off existing debt or fund new purchases…
The Ink Business Preferred card has a big new bonus. Here’s who should take a look.
The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card is currently offering one of its most valuable sign-up bonuses to date, and more…
Credit card balances hit a new all-time high
Americans’ credit card balances rose 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2024 to a record-high $1.14 trillion, according to…
How to choose a 0% APR credit card
Key takeaways Zero-percent APR credit cards can help you save on interest and pay off debt faster by eliminating interest…
