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Should I Cancel My Old Credit Card When I Get a New One?

So you have an old credit card that isn't seeing much action these days. Do you just cancel it?

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Should I Cancel My Old Credit Card When I Get a New One?

Should I Cancel My Old Credit Card When I Get a New One?

So you have an old credit card that isn't seeing much action these days. Do you just cancel it?

Gerri Detweiler

What Do I Need to Apply for a Credit Card?

What Do I Need to Apply for a Credit Card?

In some cases, you may not need a job or a Social Security number to get a credit card, but getting approved for a card can be complicated.

Christine DiGangi

Should I Apply for More Than One Credit Card at the Same Time?

Should I Apply for More Than One Credit Card at the Same Time?

There's no rule for how many credit card applications you're allowed to fill out, but for the sake of your credit score, you should keep that number low.

Christine DiGangi

My Credit Card Issuer Offered Me a Lower APR. Do I Take It?

My Credit Card Issuer Offered Me a Lower APR. Do I Take It?

Make sure you know the ins and outs of a flashy credit card offer before you accept it.

Christine DiGangi

Can My Bank Take My Social Security Benefits to Pay My Credit Card Bill?

Can My Bank Take My Social Security Benefits to Pay My Credit Card Bill?

If you owe on an old debt, can your Social Security money be garnished to pay it off?

Gene Melchionne

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

Sometimes, lenders allow you to pay one debt with another, but there are a lot of things to know before you charge a mortgage.

Christine DiGangi

Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?

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

Can My Credit Card Company Raise My Interest Rate?

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

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

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

While most of us would prefer to get fewer bills, not getting a bill for something you owe can be costly.

Gerri Detweiler

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