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7 credit card tips for beginners
Key takeaways Actively using a credit card responsibly can help improve your credit score over time. Using your credit card…
Can you get a secured credit card with no bank account?
Tetra Images/Getty Images Key takeaways If you want to build up your credit and don’t have a bank account, there…
Is the Bank of America Premium Rewards card the travel card you should get?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
How to open a credit file for a new business
Key takeaways Having a business credit file can open the doors to many financing opportunities, which is why it’s important…
How to use a 0% APR credit card as an interest-free loan
Key takeaways Cards that offer a 0 percent intro APR on new purchases can be helpful for consolidating and paying…
Personal loan vs. the store’s no-interest loan for furniture
Key takeaways Some furniture stores offer in-store financing to pay for furniture over a specified period. You could also use…
How to maximize your Amex airline fee credit
Key takeaways The airline fee credit some premium American Express cards offer can help offset the high annual fees of…
Deciding between a personal loan vs. a credit card: Which is better?
Key takeaways Personal loans are best for large, one-time purchases or bills. Credit cards are best for everyday spending and…
Pros and cons of emergency loans: How to tell if one is right for you
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Emergency loans provide quick access to cash for unexpected expenses, but…
What is a statement credit?
Key takeaways A statement credit is money that a card issuer applies to your account for making specific purchases. It…
