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11/24/2022

It's possible to upgrade a credit card, although some of the time it's a better idea to just apply for a new one instead. Read to learn more.

Many credit card companies will let you upgrade for a better deal, but it isn’t always a good idea. Read to learn more.

11/14/2022

You can usually buy a prepaid card with a credit card, but you might not be able to load it with one. It depends on the terms of your credit card agreement.

11/10/2022

There are workarounds that let you buy stock with a credit card, but doing so is a bad idea. Read to learn why.

You shouldn’t buy stocks with a credit card. There are workarounds that make it possible, but it’s almost always a bad idea.

10/28/2022

There are no laws against buying a money order with a credit card, but most issuers won’t allow you to do it, and it's generally a bad idea. Read to learn why.

You can’t usually buy a money order with a credit card, and doing so is a bad idea anyway. Read to learn why this is and how to buy a money order instead.

10/19/2022

No, Rent-A-Center won’t help you build credit, but it can hurt your credit if you fail to make your payments on time. If you lease anything from this company, take steps to protect yourself.

Rent-A-Center won’t help you build credit, but it can hurt your credit score if you fail to make your payments on time.

10/08/2022

Mortgages can help you achieve a good or excellent credit score, but only if you stick to the terms of your agreement. Read how to learn to use your mortgage to boost your credit score.

Mortgages can help you achieve a good credit score, but only if you stick to the terms of your loan. Learn what a mortgage will do to your score.

09/26/2022

Repairing your credit is tricky, especially if you're on a deadline. However, with the right strategies, it's sometimes possible to fix your credit in 6 months or less.

It’s possible to fix your credit score in 6 months, but you’ll need to follow several credit repair tips. Learn how to fix your credit as fast as possible.

09/12/2022

You can finance a mobile home with any credit score, though you’ll probably need to make a bigger down payment and pay more in interest if you have bad credit. Read to learn more.

You can finance a mobile home with any credit score, though you’ll probably need to make a bigger down payment and pay more if you have bad credit.

08/23/2022

Working on your credit score while you're still in college will give you a huge leg up. CollegeXpress explains 5 different ways to increase your score before you graduate.

Your credit score is an important part of your adult life. Get ahead in college before graduation and build a good foundation for the future with this advice. Find the perfect college and scholarships to pay for it. Join CollegeXpress—it’s fast, easy, and FREE!

08/22/2022

If you’ve hired someone to fix your credit for you, then you should know that you have certain rights under the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA). Understanding these rights will help you avoid credit repair scams.

The Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) is a federal law designed to protect consumers from credit repairs scams. Learn about your rights under the CROA.

08/17/2022

Nothing can ruin a vacation like seeing your credit card bill upon returning home. Where did all those extra charges come from? Read to learn about foreign transaction fees and how to avoid them.

Foreign transaction fees are credit card surcharges on purchases made in foreign countries. They usually cost 1%–3% of the purchase amount.

08/05/2022

A joint credit card is a card that you co-own with another person. Read to learn how to get one of these cards and what the downsides are.

A joint credit card is an equally shared line of credit. They’re hard to find and come with both advantages and disadvantages.