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3 tips for using credit cards without racking up debt
The Explainer When used responsibly, these pieces of plastic can have some real benefits
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of always having a credit freeze in place
The explainer Many people don't freeze their credit until their info gets exposed in a data breach — but you can also keep this protection in place before it happens
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to do if your personal information is exposed in a data breach
The Explainer Change your password, check your credit card statements and set up fraud alerts
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How can students and young people start building credit?
the explainer Young adults usually don't have a credit score — but there are several ways they can begin to build credit in preparation for their financial future
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The midyear financial check-in: why it matters and what to review
The Explainer This year is halfway over. Have you checked your finances?
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to do if you're falling behind on credit card debt
The Explainer Avoid accruing interest and late fees
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The average credit score is dropping. Here is what to do if yours starts to slide.
The Explainer Follow these steps if your credit score has followed the trend
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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4 steps to get back on your feet financially after identity fraud
speed read The more proactive you are, the greater chance you have of mitigating the impacts
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Feds cap credit card late fees at $8
speed read The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to save households an estimated $10 billion a year
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Should you take that credit limit increase offer?
the explainer Here is what you need to know before taking your credit card issuer up on their offer
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What happens if the UK’s credit rating is downgraded?
feature Credit agency Moody’s joins IMF in criticising the Truss government’s fiscal plans
By Richard Windsor Published
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High-cost credit crackdown ‘too weak’
Speed Read Campaigners say FCA measures fall short of capping fees that affect 19 million UK customers
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Banks ordered to help people pay off credit card loans
Speed Read New rules from Financial Conduct Authority tackle growing personal debt crisis
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