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Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?

Is there a downside to putting a favorite image -- or even one of your own mug -- on your credit card?

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Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?
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Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?

Is there a downside to putting a favorite image -- or even one of your own mug -- on your credit card?

Gerri Detweiler

5 Ways You're Accidentally Wrecking Your Credit
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5 Ways You're Accidentally Wrecking Your Credit

It’s one thing to knowingly make decisions that hurt your credit score. But it’s an entirely different situation to accidentally wreck your credit.

Rob Berger

Can I Remove an Authorized User Without Hurting Their Credit?
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Can I Remove an Authorized User Without Hurting Their Credit?

When should a parent remove an adult child as an authorized user — and how might it affect the younger person's score?

Karin Price Mueller

Can My Credit Card Company Raise My Interest Rate?
Credit 101

Can My Credit Card Company Raise My Interest Rate?

American Express announced interest rate increases for 1 million cardholders, but there are limits on how much this can cost customers.

Christine DiGangi

5 Credit Card Habits of Successful People
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5 Credit Card Habits of Successful People

Seems like the rich are different than the rest of us, and it’s not just in the way they handle money. They also handle credit cards differently.

Gerri Detweiler

Will My Job Hurt My Credit?
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Will My Job Hurt My Credit?

Your job isn't factored into your credit score, but it could still help or hurt your credit.

Christine DiGangi

Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit
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Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit

Sometimes, cash isn't enough to buy everything you need. It certainly isn't enough to buy everything you want, even if you're wealthy.

Christine DiGangi

How to Get Ready for a Credit Check
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How to Get Ready for a Credit Check

If someone wants to take a look at your credit, it's smart to do a credit check yourself. Here's how to know where you stand — and what a lender will see.

Lucy Lazarony

Why Does Negative Info Stay on Credit Reports for 7 Years?
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Why Does Negative Info Stay on Credit Reports for 7 Years?

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, most negative information can be reported on credit reports for seven years. But why is it for seven years?

Gerri Detweiler

What's Your Credit Score IQ?
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What's Your Credit Score IQ?

If you want to boost your credit score, you first need to understand a few basics. Do you think you know them? Find out by taking this short quiz.

Christine DiGangi

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