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Is the Credit One Bank® Platinum X5 Visa® the Right Card for You?

Kat Tretina February 10, 2020 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’re making purchases with a credit card and aren’t using a rewards card, you’re losing out on free money. You could be earning valuable cash back, miles, or points on every purchase you make, even if you have less-than-perfect credit. One option available is the Credit One Bank® Platinum X5 Visa® Credit Card. But how can you decide if it’s the right card for you out of the hundreds out there? Here are seven factors to consider.
Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Credit Card Review

Holly Johnson November 20, 2019 • 5 Minute Read
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Consumers looking for a new airline loyalty program may be surprised at just how versatile miles earned with the Alaska Airlines program can be. No matter what you think, these miles are good for a lot more than a trip to the “Last Frontier.”
Kohl’s Credit Card Review: Get Exclusive Access to 12 Sales a Year

Kat Tretina September 13, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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The Kohl’s Charge Card is a retail card, which means it can only be used at Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com. That’s pretty typical of a store-branded card, but one thing to keep in mind is that the Kohl’s card has a very high APR. Carrying a balance will cost you in interest fees.
Quest Diagnostics Data Breach — What to Do if You’re Affected

August 22, 2019 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’ve kept up with the news, you know that major data breaches seem to happen every few months, or at least a few times per year. Remember the huge Equifax data breach of 2017? That one released the sensitive personal details of over 143 million Americans, putting many people and their finances in jeopardy as a result.
7 Credit Card Perks that Justify the Annual Fee

Kat Tretina August 20, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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When you’re shopping for a new credit card, you probably look at things like APR, rewards, and fees. But if you’ve been turning down cards because they charge an annual fee, you may want to think again.
A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

CreditSoup Staff August 1, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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If you are one of the millions of Americans with less than great credit, you probably have been denied for a loan or credit card, paid higher interest rates if you received credit, or had trouble renting an apartment or home because of your low credit score. With a Credit Strong account, consumers can build credit by setting aside savings.
What Credit Score You Need to Qualify for the Most Popular Credit Cards

Kat Tretina July 24, 2019 • 4 Minute Read
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To qualify for a strong rewards credit card, you’ll likely need a high credit score. More basic cards have lower requirements, so it’s easier to get approved for a card.
Could Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 15% Affect Rewards?

Kat Tretina July 17, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced new legislation that would cap credit card interest rates at just 15%. But what would that change mean for credit card rewards?
8 Credit Card Considerations When Traveling Internationally

Holly Johnson June 26, 2019 • 5 Minute Read
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Before you begin planning for your first overseas trip, it helps to know how credit cards factor in. You should absolutely bring one with you — and maybe even more than one — but there’s more to planning your trip than simply packing a credit card in your wallet before you hit the road.