'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
There’s a special type of credit card can help you pay off debt and rebuild your credit score
Once you're approved for a secured card and make your deposit, you can use the card just like a regular credit card. You can make purchases, pay bills, and manage your day-to-day expenses. The key to building credit with a secured card lies in using it responsibly:
Can You Postpone Your Credit Card Payment if You've Been Affected by the L.A. Wildfires?
If you're struggling to keep up with mortgage payments amid the natural disaster, you may be able to access mortgage forbearance. Bank of America, Citi, Chase, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo have committed to providing 90-day forbearances and possibly other aid, according to a Jan. 18 news release from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Debit vs. credit card: What’s the best way to pay?
Debit cards let you pay for things with money in your bank account, while credit cards pay with a line of credit. A debit card can be handy for preventing overspending and interest charges, as well as for withdrawing cash. A credit card can help you build your credit history, earn rewards and get better fraud protection.
4 ways to lower your credit card debt while unemployed
Losing your job is stressful enough without the added burden of credit card debt — but right now, many Americans are juggling both challenges simultaneously. The total amount of credit card debt is growing nationwide,
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As Credit Card Tech Evolved, Some Would-Be Hiccups Never Happened
The credit card landscape has changed significantly over the past decade, but in some cases, the learning curve hasn't been ...
Firstcard Secured Credit Builder Card with Cashback review: An accessible card that earns rewards
The Firstcard® Secured Credit Builder Card with Cashback offers easy access to credit and earns rewards, but comes with an ...
Consumer lender Ally Financial to sell credit card business to CardWorks
(Reuters) -Consumer lender Ally Financial has agreed to sell its credit card business to credit and payments firm CardWorks, ...
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Ally drops credit card business, posts quarterly profit
Auto lender Ally Financial said Wednesday that it's officially ending its foray into credit cards under a broader ...
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Credit card convenience comes at a price. This Olympia bill aims to change that
Paying by credit card is more common these days. But for each swipe, or tap, the credit card company charges businesses ...
5 credit card trends to watch for in 2025
How will the changing political landscape affect the credit card industry and, thus, consumers? We’ll find out soon enough.
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Want to ‘Stack’ Credit Card Rewards? These Tools Can Help
Stack rewards by using a cash-back app or website to find the best deals, then pay with a rewards credit card.
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Ally to sell credit card business to CardWorks
Plans for the sale were hinted at earlier this year, a month after the CEO said the business wasn’t within Ally’s core focus.
Record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies rise
Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills, ...