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Biden administration proposes capping credit card late fees at $8 under new rule
President Biden is forming a new strike force to crack down on illegal and unfair pricing on things like groceries, prescription drugs, health care, housing and financial services
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Once you hit this credit score, banks will ‘fall all over themselves' to work with you, says money expert—it's not a perfect 850
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, co-founder of “The Money Coach,” shares her tips on how to achieve and maintain an exceptional credit score.
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‘The greatest feeling': Woman explains what she did to pay off $80K in credit card debt
If you are one of the millions of credit card holders who is saddled with debt, you know how overwhelming it can be. It may seem impossible to get ahead of it. But there is help out there, and it can be done. A Massachusetts woman knows that first hand. When Cara Curtis of Somerville had to relocate to Virginia…
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Couple racked up over $20,000 in credit card debt, but ‘I feel like I'm rich,' husband says
You don’t have to make a certain salary to feel rich. But falling into certain money habits can get in the way of building real wealth.
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Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows
About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period.
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How are credit card minimum payments calculated?
Paying the minimum amount due can help you avoid penalties and keep your account in good standing.
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Will closing a credit card hurt me?
Can your credit score be impacted when you close a credit card? We went to Chris Browning to find out.
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What are travel credit cards?
Travel credit cards can help you in many ways, but can they actually help you travel?
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A guide to helping your new college student navigate finances
Some of the most important advice you can give your high school graduate is how to make good decisions when it comes to spending, saving and borrowing money. If they master that in college, it should set them up for financial success in the future. WalletHub’s latest student money survey finds that 88% of college students are concerned about the…
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Are Lower-Income Americans Paying for Wealthy Consumers' Credit Card Rewards? Some Economists Say They Are
Who pays for your credit card rewards? Some economists say there’s an annual redistribution of more than $15 billion from lower-income to wealthier Americans.
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Ways to Boost Your Credit Score That Don't Involve Credit Cards
The easiest way to boost your credit score is to have a history of credit usage and on-time payments, whether that be from a credit card or an auto. Credit card payments aren’t the only way to increase that three-digit number though. Let’s look at some other options.
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Save on Your Wedding by Opening A Credit Card
Chris Browning, host of the podcast ‘Popcorn Finance’, joins Current to talk about ways you can save on your wedding by planning purchases on a new credit card.
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Does Timing Credit Card Payments Save Interest?
Chris Browning answers the question about whether making more frequent credit card payments actually makes a difference.
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Credit Card Late Payment Fees Could be Slashed to $8
With higher prices stretching budgets, some people are relying more on credit cards than they have in the past. That means more people potentially late to make their payments, but a new rule hopes to change how much that can hurt.
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Credit Card Debt at All-Time High in Time for Holidays
Between inflation and the holiday shopping season, many people are racking up high bills on their credit cards lately.