We're a few weeks away from the official start to the holiday season, and if you're like a lot of people, you might not even think about buying gifts until then. But preparing in advance of Black ...

And sure enough, ballooning consumer debts reflect that spending. A survey by LendingTree after the 2024 holiday season found that 36% of Americans took on credit card debt to pay for it, most of whom ...

Keeping credit cards open as long as possible can boost your credit score in two different ways. Longtime cardholders may get better terms from their credit card issuer. Sometimes it makes sense to ...

As the new academic year nears, Bruins may be exploring financial independence for the first time, from learning how to manage a budget to building credit. Those looking to build credit can choose ...

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As you go about your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, you might be drawn to store cards. These credit cards frequently come with enticing offers and immediate discounts, which can be tempting ...

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The OpenSky Secured Visa Card is designed primarily for consumers who have major negative items in their credit files. While secured credit cards can be a good option for bad-credit borrowers in ...

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When I turned 18 (25 years ago), my parents had me open a credit card in my name so I could start building credit. I never used it though—they did (responsibly, this isn’t going in that direction).

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