Before closing a credit card account, consider keeping it open if it has no annual fees or high interest rates to maintain a good credit utilization ratio. Settle any outstanding balances and cancel ...

When you have a credit card you don’t use, canceling it might seem like an obvious move. That’s especially true if the card carries an annual fee or you’re prone to overspending. But if you aren’t ...

Breaking up is hard to do, especially if it’s with your credit card. Since canceling a credit card can ding your credit score, you need to do so thoughtfully. Make sure you check your reasons, explore ...

A pending transaction is a charge that shows up on your credit card statement but hasn’t been reduced from your balance yet. Merchants may also place a pending transaction — or hold — on your account ...

Recurring charges to your credit card can add up quickly, even if they’re small amounts. Sometimes known as gray charges, these show up on your statement monthly, biannually or annually, often as a ...

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