credit card Archives

Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Skimmers

REVIEWED BY Taylor White | January 23, 2019October 3, 2023

Credit card skimmers are devices placed inside credit card readers that can give your credit card info to someone. How can you protect yourself?

Why Do Philadelphians Carry So Much Credit Card Debt?

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | October 3, 2018May 12, 2022

We examined income, unemployment, housing costs and education in Philadelphia to find out why Philadelphians carry so much credit card debt.

Chicagoans are racking up credit card debt — and the reason why may surprise you

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | June 26, 2018May 12, 2022

Why are Chicago residents using their credit cards so much? Many said they rely on credit cards to get by, resulting in overspending.

Will a Balance Transfer Affect my Credit?

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | March 26, 2018April 4, 2023

Millions of Americans are currently carrying a collective credit card debt of roughly $905 billion. With the average interest rate of credit cards continuing to […]

5 Ways to Get a Free Credit Score

REVIEWED BY Staff | October 18, 2016June 3, 2021

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003 guaranteed the right of every American consumer to see a copy of their credit report […]