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Why to Make at Least the Minimum Payment on Your Credit Card

7 Reasons to Make at Least the Minimum Payment on Your Credit Card

There are plenty of articles out there touting why you should pay more than the minimum amount due on your credit card statement each month. And, yes, if you’re trying to pay off a

Amplifying Credit Card Rewards

Amplifying Credit Card Rewards with Amex Offers

Earn even more rewards with your Credit One Bank American Express Card taking advantage of rewards programs.

Happier Holidays with a Credit Line Increase

How a Credit Line Increase Could Help with the Holidays

For many, the holiday season is all about giving. Giving gifts to loved ones, making donations to charities, giving time and any accumulated airline miles to visit friends and

Obstacles created by credit freezes, locks, and fraud alerts

How a Credit Freeze, Credit Lock, or Fraud Alert Could Deny You Credit

Being denied for a credit card or loan because of what’s in your credit reports can be frustrating. But imagine being denied credit not for what’s in your credit reports but because

Authorized User Considerations

5 Things to Consider Before Adding or Becoming an Authorized User

There are several reasons to consider becoming an authorized user on someone’s credit card or adding an authorized user to your account. It can be a good way to provide a spouse,

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How Many Credit Scores Do You Have?

If you’ve ever applied for a loan or credit card, you probably know that lenders review your credit history and scores to help determine whether to approve you for a loan and which

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