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  How to do a credit card balance transfer

  Here’s how to do a balance transfer, which could help you pay off debt faster.

  7 min read Mar 07, 2025
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  Can you get a balance transfer card with bad credit?

  Find out how you can qualify for a balance transfer card with bad credit.

  4 min read Mar 05, 2025
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  How to do a balance transfer with Citi

  Discover everything you need to know about transferring a balance with Citi.

  7 min read Feb 28, 2025
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  Best debt relief options for credit card debt

  Have credit card debt you need relief for? Here are your debt relief options.

  6 min read Feb 28, 2025
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  How to do a balance transfer with Wells Fargo

  A balance transfer credit card from Wells Fargo can help you consolidate and pay down your existing credit card balances.

  6 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  Which cards still offer a 21-month intro APR?

  There are several 21-month balance transfer cards on the market.

  7 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  Want to get out of credit card debt? Here’s how this couple paid off $27,000 in 18 months

  This is how one couple successfully dug themselves out of nearly $27,000 in debt.

  6 min read Feb 20, 2025
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  What is the date of first delinquency on credit card debt?

  Discover what the “date of first delinquency” on credit card debt means.

  4 min read Feb 19, 2025
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  How to do a balance transfer with Chase

  Find out everything you need to know about transferring a balance with Chase.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  How to get out of debt with a low income

  Before doing anything else, take a deep breath, sit down and determine what you owe and to whom.

  7 min read Feb 12, 2025
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  How to negotiate a debt settlement

  You can negotiate with your creditors to settle your debt by paying a lump-sum amount that’s less than what you owe. Here’s how.

  8 min read Feb 12, 2025
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  Can you go to jail for credit card debt?

  You won’t go to jail for credit card debt, but you may end up in court.

  5 min read Feb 10, 2025
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  How to break the credit card debt cycle

  Learn about five ways in which you can break out of the credit card debt cycle.

  4 min read Feb 07, 2025
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  10 credit card mistakes to avoid in 2025

  Avoid these 10 credit card mistakes this year to make the best use of your credit.

  9 min read Feb 03, 2025
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  How to get a business credit card with an EIN only

  You may be able to apply for a business credit card using your EIN only.

  7 min read Jan 30, 2025
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  5 reasons to pay more than the minimum on your credit card

  Pay off your credit card faster by making more than the monthly minimum payment

  6 min read Jan 30, 2025
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  Can you pay rent with a credit card?

  Paying rent with a credit card can be a quick way to earn rewards, but beware of the risks before you decide.

  9 min read Jan 24, 2025
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  How long can a debt collector pursue old debt?

  Debt collectors will keep calling even after the bank stops. Here’s what to expect.

  7 min read Jan 21, 2025
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  Survey: Nearly half of American credit cardholders still carry debt, many for at least a year

  48 percent of cardholders are in debt, down slightly from earlier this year.

  6 min read Jan 08, 2025
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  Can a credit card company come after my house?

  If you own your primary residence, you may be wondering if creditors could get their hands on it.

  4 min read Jan 02, 2025