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How to pay off high interest credit cards
In order to make progress on paying off a credit card balance with a high-interest rate, you may want to look into strategies to bring down both your interest rate & balance.
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How to calculate which credit card to pay off first
Selecting which credit card to pay off first will help you build a strong debt repayment strategy & can also teach you more about how credit works. Follow these steps to find the best strategy for you.
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When is the right time to consolidate your credit cards?
Consolidating credit card debt moves your balance from multiple cards to a single monthly payment & lower interest rate. Consolidating can simplify your financial life & save you money.
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What is a credit card sign-up offer?
A credit card sign-up offer is an incentive or bonus to sign up & spend money on a card. Spending money over a certain period will net you rewards, cash back & more.
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Can financing a cell phone help me build credit?
Can financing a cell phone help you build credit? Learn whether cell phone financing is a good idea for raising your credit score.
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What is the best airline credit card for rewards?
Airline credit cards earn rewards such as points, cash back & miles enabling cardholders the opportunity to maximize their earnings as they spend.
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Does checking your credit score lower it?
While checking your credit score on your own doesn't lower your score, a hard credit inquiry run by a lender may lower your score.
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Does closing a credit card hurt your credit score?
Closing a credit card can hurt your credit score by increasing the portion of available credit you are using, and by lowering the average age of your accounts.
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How to unfreeze my credit without a PIN
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion all allow you to unfreeze your credit report without your PIN, but each bureau has different criteria for credit freezes.