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Should I Pay My Taxes With a Credit Card?

If you use a credit card to pay taxes, you will pay a transaction fee — and if you are doing it only for convenience, it may be worthwhile to send a check.

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Should I Pay My Taxes With a Credit Card?
Credit Cards

Should I Pay My Taxes With a Credit Card?

If you use a credit card to pay taxes, you will pay a transaction fee — and if you are doing it only for convenience, it may be worthwhile to send a check.

Jason Steele

4 Reasons to Pay Your Credit Card Bill Before It's Due
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4 Reasons to Pay Your Credit Card Bill Before It's Due

There are many good reasons to never pay your credit card bill late, but are there any good reasons to pay it early?

Jason Steele

How to Boost Your Odds of Getting Approved for a Credit Card
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How to Boost Your Odds of Getting Approved for a Credit Card

Everyone hates rejection, but you can still improve your chances of getting approved for a credit card.

Jason Steele

3 Things to Do If You're Turned Down for a Credit Card
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3 Things to Do If You're Turned Down for a Credit Card

You get the bad news that you've been turned down for a credit card, but what can you do next?

Gerri Detweiler

The Right Way to Remove Someone From Your Credit Card
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The Right Way to Remove Someone From Your Credit Card

Just as there can be times when adding someone to a credit card is a good idea, there are times when separating credit is wise. Here's how to do it.

Jason Steele

7 Things to Do When You Get a New Credit Card
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7 Things to Do When You Get a New Credit Card

When you get a new credit card in the mail, know what you need to do to guard your identity and keep any automatic payments on track.

Jason Steele

Can You Cancel a Credit Card & Avoid the Annual Fee?
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Can You Cancel a Credit Card & Avoid the Annual Fee?

Reward credit card users love earning valuable points, but hate the annual fees that many of the top cards require. So can they escape the annual fee?

Jason Steele

How Does Chip & PIN Actually Work?
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How Does Chip & PIN Actually Work?

If you've noticed a metallic square on your newest credit cards: Meet the new smart chip! So how does your card's new chip and PIN feature work?

Jason Steele

How Can Someone Steal Your Credit Card While It's Still in Your Wallet?
Credit Cards

How Can Someone Steal Your Credit Card While It's Still in Your Wallet?

It makes sense to see fraudulent charges on a bank statement after someone snags your wallet, but how do thieves steal your credit card without taking it?

Christine DiGangi

What Really Happens After Your Credit Card Is Stolen
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What Really Happens After Your Credit Card Is Stolen

What exactly happens to your credit card data after it's stolen? We take a peek inside the cybercriminal underground to explore this frightening reality.

Theresa Payton

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