Category: Credit Cards
Losing something can put you in a panic. If it’s a credit card, losing it can be especially troublesome. A thief who steals it or someone finds it could ring up charges on your credit card, which you may have to pay some of if you don’t report …
If you don’t have any cash on you, walking by an ATM without enough money in your bank account to cover a withdrawal can be frustrating Many credit cards, however, can be used to withdraw cash from an ATM, whether it’s your bank or not. Just like that, …
Having your credit card declined by a cashier can be a bit embarrassing and a hassle, especially if it’s not your fault or credit card fraud is suspected. If a sale was blocked by your credit card company because it suspected fraud when you tried to charge a …
It used to be embarrassing to buy a pack of gum or other small purchase with a credit card. Not anymore. It’s common to see people pull a credit card out to buy something for $5 or less when they don’t have cash on hand. Small purchases are …
If you’re going to join the roller coaster ride of investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, buying virtual currency can take more effort than it does to make typical investments online. You’ll likely have to buy it through an exchange — a website to trade one currency for …
Figuring out your credit card’s interest rate and what some of the card’s best perks are should be easy. Both should be listed in promotional material, with the interest rate also listed in a separate contract and on billing statements. Other information, such as the numerous perks offered, …
Not having any cash on you or forgetting to pack a lunch can seem like an emergency when you’re hungry at lunchtime. Having a credit card can save the day by paying for a small, manageable expense. A credit card can also come to the rescue in real …
You probably won’t remember getting your first credit card as much as you do other firsts in life: Date, job, getting your driver’s license, buying a home, and others. But it could set the path for how some other life decisions play out. Your first credit card can …
A business credit card can be an invaluable tool for business owners. It can allow them to put expenses on credit that can be paid later when they’re paid by customers, making cash flow problems easier to manage. But if not used well, a business credit card can …
Credit card users can find themselves looking for every trick in the book to improve their credit score. The biggest and the best way is to pay the balance in full and on time each month. Lesser steps can help also, but the small improvement may not be …
