Category: Credit Cards
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Homeowners tight on cash are tapping into their homes’ equity.
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As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
The New York Times – Business:A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
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If You’re Struggling to Pay Day-to-Day Bills, There’s Help
The New York Times – Business:Nonprofit financial counselors say there has been a significant increase this year in the number of borrowers seeking their advice.
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Baggage Fees Are Up. Here’s How to Avoid Them.
The New York Times – Business:Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
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Test your knowledge of credit cards, buying a home, saving for college or retirement and other things that affect your wallet.
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Tips for Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate
The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.
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Why Banks Are So Worried About a 10% Credit Card Rate Cap
President Trump revived a campaign promise to cap interest rates, but it is unclear how he would make that a reality.
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What to Know about Bilt’s New Rewards Program for Mortgage and Rent Payments
Bilt, a rewards and payments start-up, has three new credit cards that can help users earn points when they pay their mortgage. You will need to do math.
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Banks Ready Battle Plans to Save Their Credit Card Businesses
“Everything’s on the table,” an executive at JPMorgan Chase said, as the industry seeks to head off President Trump’s effort to cap interest rates.
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Trump Calls for 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Cap, After Killing Other Fee Limits
The president revived a campaign promise he has not actively pursued since taking office.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.