Education on Credit Cards
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Can financing a cell phone help me build credit?
Does financing a cell phone help build my credit? Learn about the three ways financing a phone can affect your credit and if it helps increase credit.
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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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Will closing my credit card affect my credit score?
Should you close your credit card account if you don’t use it? Learn why closing a credit card account can affect your credit score.
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Does checking your credit score lower it?
Did you know you can check your credit score without lowering it? While a hard credit inquiry by a lender does lower your score, checking it yourself doesn’t.
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How to unfreeze my credit without a PIN
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion each have different criteria for credit freezes. Chase lists the differences and whether you need your PIN to unfreeze your report.
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How do I pick a hotel credit card?
Whether you are a frequent traveler or going on your first big vacation, using a hotel credit card will allow you to make the most of your spending.
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What is credit monitoring?
Learn how to get credit monitoring for free and how it can help detect fraud.
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How to start building credit at age 18
Building credit at a young age can prove useful to prepare oneself for future loans and lines of credit. Follow these guidelines for how to build credit at 18.
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What does a negative credit card balance mean?
A negative credit card balance is when your balance is below zero. Learn why you might have a negative balance on your card and what to do about it.