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The best cash-back credit cards for July 2020

The best cash-back credit cards for July 2020

Find the right cash-back credit card for your spending habits.

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Best travel credit cards for July 2020

Best travel credit cards for July 2020

Maximize your travel and dining spending by choosing the right travel rewards credit card.

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Figuring out how to use your Apple Cash can be confusing. We got you

Figuring out how to use your Apple Cash can be confusing. We got you

Apple Pay, Apple Cash, Apple Card -- it's confusing, we know.

Credit checks: What you need to know and how they can impact your credit score

Credit checks: What you need to know and how they can impact your credit score

What's the difference between a hard pull and a soft pull?

How to choose a rewards credit card

How to choose a rewards credit card

Credit card rewards programs have tons of potential -- but plenty of pitfalls. Here's how to choose the best one for you.

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Best travel credit cards for July 2020

Maximize your travel and dining spending by choosing the right travel rewards credit card.
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The best cash-back credit cards for July 2020

Find the right cash-back credit card for your spending habits.
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Best airline credit cards for July 2020

Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.
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What are credit repair services -- and are they worth the money?

All the pros and cons of paying someone to fix your credit.
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Airline cards vs. travel credit cards: The pros and cons -- and which one's better for you

Before embarking on your next adventure, make sure you've got the right credit card.
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Save on Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO Max and Disney Plus with these cord-cutter credit cards

Apple Card, American Express Blue Cash, Amazon Prime Visa and the US Bank Cash Plus all offer cash back on streaming. It's basically found money. Here's how you can claim it.
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Samsung Money vs. Apple Card: Here's how they match up

Two tech titans are elbowing their way into financial services. A look at how they stack up.
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Apple Card installment plan coming soon for AirPods, iPads, Macs, says report

Apple will reportedly introduce an interest-free payment plan "in the coming weeks." The company already offers an Apple Card installment plan for the iPhone.
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How to read your free credit report

It's arguably one of the most important free documents you'll want to understand.
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How to choose a rewards credit card

Credit card rewards programs have tons of potential -- but plenty of pitfalls. Here's how to choose the best one for you.
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