Love to travel? Good news: There are ways to put that wanderlust to use with a travel rewards credit card. Though travel rewards cards aren’t the easiest to get approved for as they require an excellent or good credit score, those who are able to snag one can use it to build better credit. (Just remember, before you apply it’s… Read More
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Cable companies aren’t in the habit of reporting your payments to the credit bureaus, at least when it comes to your traditional credit reports. But if that’s something you want, there is a way to get those monthly bills to help your credit score. Simply put, consider paying for cable with your credit card. Unlike cable providers, credit… Read More
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Even if you’re not the most organized person, you should have a plan for building a good credit score. The good news is building credit isn’t complicated â you just need to know a few things to get started. Know What You’re Dealing With If you don’t know what’s broken, you’re going to struggle to… Read More
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Good credit is essential if you hope to borrow money one day for things like a new car or home. But good credit can also be important for smaller things like renting an apartment or even landing a new job. And one of the easiest ways to build the credit necessary for these things is by… Read More
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Article originally published September 1st, 2016. Updated October 29th, 2018. Itâs a common question around these parts: how do I fix my credit? And, while credit scores do have a lot of nuances, the answer is actually pretty straightforward: pay all your bills by their due dates, keep your debt levels low, add a mix of accounts… Read More
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Credit cards, interest rates, loans, even where you liveâthese all depend on your credit score. If you have a good credit score, youâre more likely to get better financial offers. But if you have a low or nonexistent score, the chances of getting prime financial offers are pretty slim. If you have low or nonexistent… Read More
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A new Chase promotion gives you a free Companion Pass to use through February 2021.
American Express now offers a free year of Eats Pass membership on The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card. Plus, Amex Gold cardholders are getting a new Uber Cash annual credit and the Rose Gold design option.
The average credit card APR rose to its highest point in nearly nine months, but interest rates are still at a three-year low.
Although the percentage of consumers with financial accommodations remains elevated, there are fewer accounts in financial hardship than in May 2020. This could be attributed to the various government stimulus programs as well as many consumers spending less and making debt payoff a priority.