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Bad credit can cause a lot of problems in your financial life. Everything from obtaining a loan to qualifying for an apartment can be made more difficult by having bad credit, so it's important to not ...

Opening one of the best credit cards for no credit and using it responsibly can be a great way to establish and build credit. However, when you have little to no credit history to begin with, it can ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

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Below are our staff picks for the year's best prepaid and debit cards. Unlike traditional credit cards, these cards require that cardholders load funds onto the card before using. Disclosure: When you ...

The best credit cards for good credit share several characteristics. They offer ample rewards and many benefits that often include introductory promotions, no annual fee, and relatively low APRs. What ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

Employees of businesses that suddenly lose banking services may not be able to access their paychecks on time. McCauley said ...

Despite what you may believe, consumers with bad credit have many credit card options. You can quickly get a secured credit card by putting down a deposit equal to your credit line, or you can choose ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

The abundance of payment scams that start on social media sites has led Chase to take bold moves to help customers evade ...