4 signs you have too much credit card debt

Further, if your overall debt load compared to your earnings — known as your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio — creeps over 36%, it ...

What Is Credit Card Churning?

Credit card churning is a strategy for earning sign-up bonuses repeatedly—but it comes with risks. Learn what it is, how it ...

Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman went from earning $8 an hour to running the U.S.’s largest beauty retailer

Diane Brady on the rise of Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman. The big story: The Mamdani era begins in NYC. The markets: Down, ...
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Here’s the right way to pay your credit card so your score actually goes up

Learn the optimal time to pay your credit card for a fast credit score boost. Discover how timing and statement closing dates ...

How do I cancel credit cards without hurting my credit score?

Also, set up automatic payments so that you never again miss a payment. You typically can set up automatic payments to cover ...
CNBC

Paying your credit card twice a month can boost your credit score — here's what to know

Whenever we discuss the benefits of using credit cards, we typically caveat it with the most important rule: pay your credit card bill on time and in full every month. Paying on time prevents late ...
THE WEEK

The pros and cons of having more than one credit card

From specialty travel rewards cards to cards that offer generous cash-back or points on everyday purchases, there are a plethora of choices for your wallet. It might feel hard to choose just one ...
The New York Times

They Each Own 50 Credit Cards. Should You?

A growing number of Americans are making thousands by exploiting credit card reward offers. Credit...Paul Website Supported by By David Wignall Forget dog walking or lawn mowing. Matthew Palm’s side ...
NJ.com

Hints from Heloise: When a credit card payment is due on a Sunday ...

Dear Heloise: I read your hints about green grass and feel like I have to warn people about “regular watering.” I think most of the country is suffering from drought conditions. Water has become a ...
American Banker

Inside Merrick Bank's relaunch of Ally's former credit card portfolio

CardWorks subsidiary Merrick Bank has officially relaunched the Ollo credit card, a portfolio of five credit cards the lender acquired from Ally Financial at the beginning of the year. The $2.2 ...
MarketWatch

I don’t want to pay the new $895 American Express Platinum fee — but will canceling the card hurt my credit score?

American Express AXP recently hiked the annual fee for its Platinum card to $895. I’ve had the card for five years, but I want to cancel. However, as I understand it, closing a credit card would hurt ...
Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County’s card payment system continues to be down. Why?

In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. The end is yet to be in sight for ...