Credit Advice for Young Consumers

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  Credit card protection insurance: Is it worth it? - CreditCards.com

  CreditCards.com - Poonkulali Thangavelu

  Getting insurance is one strategy to handle the many surprises that life is sure to throw your way, with the coronavirus pandemic being a classic …

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  How to upgrade an American Express card - CreditCards.com

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  Note: Some of the offers below are no longer available and may be out of date. American Express is well known for its wide range of competitive credit …

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  What's the minimum age to be an authorized user? - CreditCards.com

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  Some parents want to give their child’s credit history an early start by adding them as an authorized user to their credit cards before they reach …

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  Can you keep transferring credit card balances? - CreditCards.com

  CreditCards.com - Jordan Bishop

  There’s no question about it: Credit card debt is a huge burden for many Americans. In fact, in 2021, the average credit card balance in the U.S. was …

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  Collectors still calling after a 1099-C 'Cancellation of Debt' tax form - CreditCards.com

  CreditCards.com - Sally Herigstad

  Dear Sally, I received a Form 1099-C for the credit card debt I owed to Chase. The identifiable event code was “G” for “decision or policy to …

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  How to apply for a credit card | CreditCards.com

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  Whether you’re eager to build your credit score, start earning rewards, pay down a balance with an intro APR or find an emergency payment method, …