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3 Things You Should Know About Your First Credit Card

Whether you’re 18 or 48 years old, receiving your first credit card is a big deal. As with most things in life, a credit card has advantages and disadvantages; it all depends on how

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3 Reasons Credit Cards Can Be Better Than Cash When Traveling

Do you plan on vacationing abroad soon? If so, consider using a credit card instead of cash as much as possible when traveling in other countries. It’s best to carry a mix of credit

Man using a credit card to make a purchase at a coffee shop

From Swipe to Signature: How Credit Cards Actually Work

You swipe the magnetic stripe—or hopefully by now insert the EMV chip—of your card into the credit card terminal on the counter, wait a few seconds, politely decline a printed

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A Brief History of the Credit Card [Infographic]

That piece of plastic (or metal) in your pocket or purse has been a long time in the making. Here are a few major milestones in the evolution of the modern credit card.

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A Step-By-Step Action Plan for a Lost Credit Card

Losing your credit card might be stressful, but it’s much easier to deal with when you have an action plan with the steps laid out.

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Bob Just Got a Credit Line Increase [Infographic]

Thinking about accepting or asking for a credit line increase but not sure how it will affect your life? See what Bob is in store for now that he’s received one.

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