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Credit Card Thieves Target Online to Dodge Dealing with Security Chips

Credit Card Thieves Target Online to Dodge Dealing with Security Chips 640 480 elitecreditinfo

Most credit card companies and retailers have made accommodations to handle the credit card chips. However, hackers and credit card thieves are becoming more creative with the way they steal…

Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

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Having a credit card holds a certain amount of responsibility, especially since it can have a huge effect on your credit score. Here are some mistakes that you should avoid…

Top Store Credit Cards

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Depending on your shopping habits, a store credit card might be the best idea for you as far as credit cards go. Not only are they helpful to have when…

Stagnating Credit Score? Here’s Why.

Stagnating Credit Score? Here’s Why. 640 360 elitecreditinfo

Even if you’re doing everything in your power to improve your credit score, you might find that it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. There are many reasons why…

Credit Card Thieves Target Online to Dodge Dealing with Security Chips 640 480 elitecreditinfo

Credit Card Thieves Target Online to Dodge Dealing with Security Chips

Most credit card companies and retailers have made accommodations to handle the credit card chips. However, hackers and credit card thieves are becoming more creative with the way they steal information, now focusing their attention online instead. Mobile apps and call centers are now taking extra measures to ensure that buyers aren’t using fraudulent cards…

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Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

Having a credit card holds a certain amount of responsibility, especially since it can have a huge effect on your credit score. Here are some mistakes that you should avoid making with your card. Don’t pay bills late. Don’t max out your credit card (ideally you want to utilize less than 50 percent of the…

Top Store Credit Cards 640 480 elitecreditinfo

Top Store Credit Cards

Depending on your shopping habits, a store credit card might be the best idea for you as far as credit cards go. Not only are they helpful to have when you’re in your favorite store or browsing a website you really like, but they also help build your credit score similar to a bank credit…

Stagnating Credit Score? Here’s Why. 640 360 elitecreditinfo

Stagnating Credit Score? Here’s Why.

Even if you’re doing everything in your power to improve your credit score, you might find that it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. There are many reasons why a credit score might hit a plateau and not improve. Here are just a few. Negative aspect of your past coming back to haunt you.…

Just Because You’ve Retired Doesn’t Mean You get a Break from Maintaining Your Credit Score 640 427 elitecreditinfo

Just Because You’ve Retired Doesn’t Mean You get a Break from Maintaining Your Credit Score

Many think that once they’re retired, they’re able to relax on all fronts, including in regards to their credit scores. However, that is absolutely not the case. Many retired individuals are still indebted, increasing from 30 percent to 46 percent from 1998 to 2010. Additionally, many people over 50 have medical expenses paid through their…

What Credit Score Do You Need for Rewards Cards? 640 640 elitecreditinfo

What Credit Score Do You Need for Rewards Cards?

If you’re looking to get a credit card that has great benefits and rewards, then you’ll need to ensure that you have the right credit score. So what is the right credit score to get you there? Ted Rossman, industry analyst at CreditCards.com, said, “We typically see at least a 670 required for the best…

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