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Making the minimum payments keeps your card account current, but it doesn't keep you out of financial trouble.

If you're looking to up your credit score, you probably already know that a clean payment history is a major key. It's not the only thing that matters, though. One other thing to keep in mind: How ...

A couple times a year, I try to bump up the credit limits on a few of my cards. Not because I want to spend more, but because it helps keep my credit utilization ratio low. That, in turn, boosts my ...

I've been approved for a credit card, but the limit is smaller than my already-strained patience. I want a higher limit so that I can spend more without hurting my credit score. I can do a couple of ...

It can be tempting to pay the minimum amount due on your credit card bill, but it can be expensive in the long run.

A Harvard study estimates that people who pay with cash and debit cards are subsidizing $30 billion a year in points and rewards for credit card users. This article is part of “Unaffordable America,” ...