How to request a credit line increase with Bank of America
A Bank of America credit limit increase is possible, but you may need to ask.
7 min read
Mar 27, 2025
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How long does it take to increase your credit score?
Depending on why it’s low, it can take months or even years to raise your credit score.
6 min read Mar 23, 2025 -
Can you apply for a credit card while unemployed?
Use these tips to continue building credit responsibly, even during a period of unemployment.
6 min read Mar 19, 2025 -
Do preapproved credit card offers affect your credit?
Preapproved credit offers help you figure out if you are eligible for a credit card, but do they impact your credit score?
4 min read Feb 28, 2025 -
How to check your business credit report
Learn how to check your business credit score, including paid and free options.
6 min read Feb 25, 2025 -
Should you pay your credit card bill early?
Paying your credit card bill early can lower your credit utilization and help you avoid late payments.
4 min read Feb 24, 2025 -
How to get a credit card with no credit history
Find out how to get your first credit card with no credit history.
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Can I get a credit card without a Social Security number?
You may not need an SSN to access credit if you have a credit file or an ITIN.
4 min read Feb 18, 2025 -
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Credit card default: How it happens, what to do about it
Learn more about credit card default and what to do if you find yourself in that situation.
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How to do a balance transfer with American Express
Learn about balance transfers with Amex and what you need to initiate one.
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Do I have to pay off credit card debt that’s been sold to a collector?
When you fail to repay credit card balances you owe, those unpaid debts are eventually sold to third-party debt collection agencies. This means you no longer owe the credit card company for the balances [...]
6 min read Dec 11, 2024 -
What is the average credit limit for Americans?
How credit limits in the U.S. vary by age and region
6 min read Sep 10, 2024 -
What is the average credit score, and how can you improve yours?
This critical 3-digit number can open—or close—doors to great interest rates.
6 min read Jun 21, 2023 -
Despite COVID, credit card debt sinks to lowest level since 2017
During the pandemic-created recession, when millions of Americans are strapped for cash, you’d think that more of us would turn to credit cards to help tide us over. It appears that just the opposite [...]
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Survey: 33% of cardholders did something that could hurt their credit score during COVID-19
13% of cardholders say they’ve worried their credit score would go down since the outbreak began.
5 min read Jul 22, 2020 -
College students: Don’t pause building credit during COVID-19
Building credit now is an important step toward future financial health.
5 min read May 12, 2020 -
Survey: Surprisingly few millennials carry credit cards
Wary of debt, young adults are the least likely to own a credit card, our survey shows.
5 min read Jun 13, 2016 -
Does debt consolidation hurt credit?
You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 11, 2016
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