Credit Card Advice
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- Applying for a Credit Card
- Guide to finding your first credit card
- Guide to using your first credit card
Learn everything you need to do to apply for a credit card and increase your chances of approval.
The credit card approval process can be speedy or could take weeks.
Too many credit card applications in a short period can hurt your credit score.
So, your credit card application has been denied — here’s what to do next.
To process a credit card application, issuers will do a hard inquiry on your credit.
Credit card preapproval or prequalification — which is better?
Deciding whether or not to get a credit card comes down to your personal finances.
Watch out for these red flags before picking your first card.
Once you understand the basics of credit, you’ll want to weigh your options.
Average credit limits on first credit cards vary by credit score, income and type.
Find out how to use your credit card and which pitfalls to avoid.
Find out the best practices for your first credit card and which pitfalls to avoid.
How to reset your parents’ resistance to credit.
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The Capital One SavorOne is great for foodies and consumers interested in dining, travel and entertainment.
Opening more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months can lower your approval chances.
Funding a large purchase with credit can be handy if you have a payment plan to reap the benefits.
You can use your personal credit card for business expenses, but should you?
Hotel rewards credit card holders can get access to room upgrades, late checkout, free breakfast, lounge access and free nights among other perks.
It’s not bad to carry a balance on a zero percent intro APR card during the promotion
If you have buyer’s remorse, are you responsible for payment?
In case your flight is canceled or delayed, here’s what to know about card reimbursements and other protections.