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This holiday season, more customers than ever have debit and credit cards with EMV chips. While this may cut down on fraud, shopping may be a slower process. With these cards, consumers don’t swipe, but insert the card into the

High credit scores are really valuable, so it’s important that you realize how to keep your score as high as possible. Don’t close old credit cards. Even if they are unused, keeping credit cards open helps your utilization remain low,

A new Federal Reserve working paper is shedding light on credit card companies’ solicitation strategies. Companies prefer to target potential borrowers based on credit score, however other data, like the amount of time since a personal bankruptcy filing, are also

Credit card companies make it easy for consumers to borrow money for the holiday season, but there are a few things you should be on the lookout for. Many store credit cards provide a discount on the purchases you make

With all the confusion and delays over the switch to chip credit and debit cards, identity thieves are pouncing on the opportunity. Many have not yet received their new secure cards, and with so much news coverage, people are waiting

New research from the Federal Reserve Board reveals that your credit score may help you predict how successful in love you will be. One of the findings was that the higher your credit score, the more likely you are to

Want to boost your credit score? There are a few simple things you can do to get the number where you need it to be. Keep track of your utilization ratio. This shows how much of your available credit you’re

Holiday shopping is just around the corner, and if you’re not properly prepared, your credit score could take a hit. Start by checking your credit score now. It may be a good idea to sign up for a new credit