The Easiest Way to Ask Your Bank for a Higher Credit Limit
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Having a higher credit limit on your credit card can be beneficial in several ways. It can help improve your credit score by lowering your credit utilization…
How to Successfully Dispute a Credit Card Charge
When you spot an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement, you want to act fast. There’s no need to panic—federal law caps your liability at $50 for unauthorized charges…
Five Times When You Should Change Your Credit Card
If your credit cards are chipped, peeling, and collecting dust, then it’s probably safe to say it’s time for an upgrade. But how else can you tell when it’s time…
You Should Know the Difference Between a Chargeback and a Refund
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If your credit card was charged for an order that never arrived, or you’re still paying for a subscription you canceled, you have two options for getting…
How to Look Up an Unauthorized Charge on Your Credit Card
Photo: My Agency (Shutterstock) When you browse your credit card statement and see an odd purchase amount or company name you can’t place, it’s possible that best-case scenario, you just…
How to Protect Yourself From Gas Pump Skimmers
Photo: Nakun (Shutterstock) Gas-pump card skimming continues to be a concern during the pandemic, as fraudulent payment transactions jumped 23% year over year in 2020, according to Forbes. Here’s what…