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Credit Cards: Singular or Plural?

by Beth May

With so many credit card offers, it’s difficult to decide which ones and how many to carry. A reality check and a bit of research ensures you’re making the best financial decisions when it comes to your credit.

Rebuilding Credit with Secured Credit Cards

by Evita Page

It can be difficult to rebuild your credit, especially after you’ve worked years to keep a strong and impressive credit history intact. If you do run into trouble, a secured credit card might be the best route as you pick up the pieces.

Credit Card Money Wastes: Fees, Late Charges, Penalties

by Jon Dell

For many, the tough economic times seem to only be getting worse – but there are ways to turn the train around, so to speak, that will keep more money in your bank account and less money going for credit card payments, fees & late charges each month.

Credit Card Offers from American Express

by CreditCardsLab

American Express has been the first name in credit cards for many years. Here are a few of the latest offers from the credit card giant that learned early on how to successfully market its products.

Start 2012 With Credit Building Credit Cards

by Antonio Bard

2011 was a tough year, financially speaking, for many across the nation. 2012 doesn’t have to be the same; here are a few secured credit card offers that will help as you begin to build or rebuild your credit history.

New Trends: Co-Branded Credit Cards

by CreditCardsLab

More credit card companies are teaming with retailers for co-branded credit card offers. Visa, United Airlines and American Express are just a few of the companies.

Not All Balance Transfer Cards are Created Equal

by Evita Page

Shopping for a balance transfer credit card? Be sure you know the differences in each offer; some are subtle, some can cost you in the long run.

CFPB: New Consumer Ally

by Jon Dell

The CFPB has burst onto the financial scene with a focus on protecting consumers from overwhelming new credit card laws from 2009 Credit Card Act and Dodd-Frank Act, as well as unfair lending practices.