Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.
Category: Credit Cards
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Airport Lounges: How You Can Get Inside
Originally popular as respites for elite or frequent fliers, lounges are filling up as more passengers have access to them. But with terminals packed, they’re still havens.
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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The New York Times – Business:The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The New York Times – Business:Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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When It Comes to Money, Your Brain Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy
The New York Times – Business:Our cognitive biases can get in the way of saving for the future, especially for retirement. Here’s how to recognize and overcome them.
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How Young Couples Talk About Money in Relationships
The New York Times – Business:In an age when making Venmo payment requests is easy, many young couples find that discussing their finances can be hard.
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La Fed aumentó su tasa de interés. Esto significa para tu dinero
The New York Times – Business:Los ahorradores se benefician y los deudores pueden esperar que sus deudas en tarjetas de crédito, préstamos estudiantiles y otros créditos aumenten.
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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The New York Times – Business:Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
The New York Times – Business:Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.
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How Taylor Swift Got Fans to Sign Up for Their First Credit Cards
The New York Times – Business:For some fans, a chance to see their favorite artists in concert is the most compelling reason to sign up for their first credit cards and start building credit.