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How to Apply for a Credit Card: Questions You’ll Be Asked

How to Apply for a Credit Card: Questions You’ll Be Asked

Applying for a credit card is usually pretty easy. But it helps to be aware of what information you need to provide. That way, you’ll know what to expect and can quickly learn whether you’re approved. » MORE: How to apply for a credit card so you’ll get approved What questions will I be asked… […]

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10 of the Most Overhyped Credit Card Features

To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load up their advertising with features and perks that sound impressive. But the truth is, some just aren’t. Take “zero fraud liability,” for example. This isn’t so much a feature as it is U.S. federal law. Essentially, all cards have it. Free credit…

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How Do Cash-Back Credit Cards Work?

How Do Cash-Back Credit Cards Work?

Cash-back credit cards range from straightforward to complex, but each can be rewarding. Every time you use a cash-back credit card to make a qualifying purchase in store or online, it earns a percentage of the amount paid. That means if you spend $500 on a card that earns 1.5% cash back, you’ll earn $7.50…

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Best Credit Cards of 2022: 4 Features to Look For

Best Credit Cards of 2022: 4 Features to Look For

The credit card market is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Lately, that means new cards that give consumers more choice. As this trend continues into 2022, credit card shoppers will need to know what to look for. What does a good credit card look like these days? Annual fees, sign-up bonuses, rewards rates and 0%…

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NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for November 2021

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for November 2021

The holiday season has finally arrived and, hopefully, this year you’ll be able to safely partake in some of the festivities instead of tuning in over a video call. This time around you might be sitting next to someone over Thanksgiving dinner or snagging deals in a store. Before spending, though, use this month as…

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NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for October 2021

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for October 2021

October is the gateway to the holiday season. The first few weeks tend to be the calm before a storm of nonstop shopping, travel and festivities. By taking the time right now to employ a strategy for your credit cards, you can stay true to financial goals, like paying down debt and scoring good deals…

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It’s Not Too Late to Reclaim Money ‘Lost’ to COVID Disruptions

When Dawne Novinger’s go-to gym in Portland, Oregon, was ordered to close amid COVID-19 shutdowns in spring 2020, she assumed she wouldn’t be charged the regular monthly fee. Surprised to see the full $159 monthly membership charge on her credit card statement, she called the gym to request a refund. Unsurprisingly under the circumstances, no one…

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What to Know About Chase’s New Policy on ‘Cash-Like Transactions’

Chase is using a new and expanded definition of “cash-like transactions,” which for Chase credit card holders refers to purchases that trigger the penalties of taking a cash advance. Cash advance rules can vary by card, but they often include expensive fees and interest while also disqualifying the purchase from earning rewards, such as cash…

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How to Turn Unused Credit Card Rewards Into Holiday Gifts

If you’re celebrating the holiday season at home this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, then you probably aren’t using up your travel rewards points. Instead of watching those points languish, consider turning them into holiday gifts — you can stretch your budget while taking advantage of new offers from credit card issuers. Amid the pandemic,…

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