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Best Student Credit Cards
Students can get hundreds of dollars in cash back while they build credit with these offers from popular issuers.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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Credit Card Offers are Eroding — Get a Deal While You Can
Take advantage of credit card offers while you still can — many are disappearing or weakening.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach You
Medical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Mastercard Says It Is Not Raising Network or Swipe Fees
Card processing giant says WSJ story on credit card fee hikes ‘is wrong.’
By Joey Solitro Published
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Credit Cards vs Debit Cards: Which is Better for You?
Credit Cards Credit cards vs debit cards — what's the difference? Which is best? Personal finance experts perennially disagree on which type of plastic brings more benefit.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is APR?
Even for those who pay off their credit card balances every month, knowing your APR is a good credit habit.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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You Won't Get Hit With High Credit Card Swipe Fees Here Anymore
New Jersey reins in credit card swipe fees for shoppers.
By Esther D’Amico Published
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J.D. Power Ranks American Express Top Credit Card Issuer
The annual survey ranks credit cards by consumer satisfaction and reports on trends, like rising credit card debt.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Credit Card Use Spikes for Cash-Strapped Consumers
Credit card use amps up as consumers reckon with inflation and higher interest rates; 39% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, study shows.
By Seychelle Thomas Published