How to start tackling credit card debt in the New Year

Half of Americans are in some sort of credit card debt. If that’s you and you’d like to change that in the New Year, 5 On ...
NerdWallet

Which Credit Cards Help Authorized Users Build Credit?

Adding an authorized user can be an effective strategy, but it helps first to know how issuers and credit bureaus handle this information. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Everyday Cheapskate: Credit score is a personal responsibility; you can still help out loved one

Dear Pat: It is true. You would add this adult (at least age 18) as an “authorized user” to your account by calling your ...

Why Credit Card Debt Matters in Retirement

Credit card debt is the most common type of debt carried by older adults. High-interest debt means spending more of your ...

Here's What Happens to Your Credit Cards When You Pass Away

Planning ahead for your credit cards can spare your loved ones stress. Here's what really happens to your accounts after you ...
CNET

This New Greenlight Card Feature Can Help Your Kids Get a Head Start on Building Credit

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...
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Does Adding My Kids To Our Credit Card Help Build Their Credit Scores For Later?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for ...
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I know credit cards help with travel but don’t know the best way to use them. What’s the best way to start?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Optimizing your credit card usage can save you a pretty ...