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How Do I Get a Credit Card? Applying and Getting Approved

Applying for a credit card is easy, but getting approved takes some strategy. Find out the requirements and considerations before submitting your next application.

Six hands each hold a credit card toward a restaurant server’s handheld point-of-sale system. If each person has a card that rewards dining out, they may be trying to maximize that benefit.

How to Use a Credit Card Wisely & Maximize Benefits

If you use your card strategically, you could take advantage of all sorts of benefits.

A woman thoughtfully holds up her credit card while walking through an outdoor shopping center, perhaps happy that she has an unsecured credit card.

What Are Unsecured Credit Cards?

Unsecured credit cards can boost your financial situation, but only if you manage them properly. Here’s everything you need to know before getting one.

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Credit Card Debt Consolidation

Credit card debt can easily spiral out of control if you’re not careful. Find out how to consolidate that debt and save your money.

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What Is APR on a Credit Card?

APR is just of those endless financial acronyms and intitialisms. Find out what a credit card APR is, how it works, and why it matters.

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How To Check if Your Credit Card is Active

Ever find a long-lost credit card with no idea whether or not it still worked? Here’s how to check if your credit card is active.

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