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Average Credit Card Limit

January 3, 2020 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo

We’re no strangers to credit cards in the U.S. The average credit card limit across the country was $22,589 in 2019. What many don’t realize is that as long as you don’t overspend, having a high credit card limit can...

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5 Best Credit Cards When You Make Charitable Donations

December 30, 2019 (Last Modified: May 26, 2020) / Dan Miller

While charitable donations aren’t the most common category for spending, today we are going to look at the best cards for charitable donations.

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How to Check Credit Score: A Comprehensive Guide

December 10, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo

Your credit score indicates your creditworthiness. It’s a number that tells creditors your level of risk. Many businesses, including insurance companies, phone companies, credit cards, and loan and mortgage providers, review your credit score when determining if they should issue...

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How to Build Credit When You Turn 18

November 21, 2019 (Last Modified: February 6, 2020) / Mint

Though turning 18 may mark the beginning of adulthood, certain adult goals still seem far off: buying a house, getting a car, or taking out a loan. Yet even if you aren’t planning on owning a house of your own...

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The 6 Best Credit Cards for Grocery Spending

November 21, 2019 (Last Modified: December 16, 2020) / Dan Miller

From the Mint team: Mint may be compensated if you click on the links to our issuer partners’ offers that appear in this article. Our partners do not endorse, review or approve the content. Any links to Mint Partners were...

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What is a Cash Advance?

November 19, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo

A cash advance is a form of short-term borrowing where you get a cash loan — usually from a credit card. You can withdraw your cash through an ATM or inside a bank or credit union. You can put the...

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What is a Credit Builder Loan and Should You Get One?

November 19, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo

If you have a low credit score or no credit history, it can be difficult to be approved for a loan or a mortgage. But there are several options for building credit and improving your credit score. Credit builder loans,...

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You Can Actually Raise Your Credit Score in 6 Months

November 4, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton

Caring about your credit score is one of those things that’s very easy to procrastinate until you actually need it. You think, ‘I’ll get to it later’, and before you know it, the time comes when you need to move...

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What Actually Hurts Your Credit Score? Beware of These 3 UnBOOlievable Factors

October 25, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Seeing your credit score drop even five points can really spook you since it’s not always clear why your score decreased. There are several factors that can influence your credit score. But first, it’s important to understand how your credit...

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Should You Become an Authorized User?

October 8, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo

Becoming an authorized user can help you build credit and make life easier for a family. An authorized user is allowed to use someone else’s credit card—usually, a family member’s like a spouse or parent. You can get a separate...

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