Can you let someone use your credit card or lend yours?
Is sharing your credit card illegal? No, but here’s why you still shouldn’t do it.
7 min read
May 07, 2024
Erin Lowry
Expert Reviewer, Personal Finance
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Erin Lowry is the author of the four-part Broke Millennial series, including: Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, Broke Millennial Talks Money and Broke Millennial Workbook: Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together. Erin’s been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on GMA3, ABC News, CBS Sunday Morning, CNBC and The Rachael Ray Show. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and other major publications.
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Return on investment (ROI) vs. internal rate of return (IRR): How they differ
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National Funding vs. Triton Capital: Which small business lender is right for you?
National Funding and Triton Capital are two online lenders that offer fast funding. Here’s how they compare for small business loans.
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Landlords and credit checks: What you should know
What is involved in a landlord credit check and how can you prepare for one?
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How to get out of a title loan: 5 legal title loan loopholes
There are five main ways to get out of a car title loan.
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Are business credit card rewards taxable?
Business credit card rewards are considered a rebate on spending and are not taxable
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Are joint credit cards a good idea?
Both authorized users and joint applicants can share credit cards, but should they?
9 min read May 02, 2024