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American Express Tests the Biometrics Waters
Select American Express members to be the first to try pilot program that uses facial and fingerprint recognition for online checkout.
By Joey Solitro Published
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How To Choose a Credit Card
Choose a credit card to improve your credit score, save money, or earn rewards — but don’t get in over your head.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Best Student Credit Cards
Students can get hundreds of dollars in cash back while they build credit with these offers from popular issuers.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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Credit Card Offers are Eroding — Get a Deal While You Can
Take advantage of credit card offers while you still can — many are disappearing or weakening.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach You
Medical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Mastercard Says It Is Not Raising Network or Swipe Fees
Card processing giant says WSJ story on credit card fee hikes ‘is wrong.’
By Joey Solitro Published
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Credit Cards vs Debit Cards: Which is Better for You?
Credit Cards Credit cards vs debit cards — what's the difference? Which is best? Personal finance experts perennially disagree on which type of plastic brings more benefit.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is APR?
Even for those who pay off their credit card balances every month, knowing your APR is a good credit habit.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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You Won't Get Hit With High Credit Card Swipe Fees Here Anymore
New Jersey reins in credit card swipe fees for shoppers.
By Esther D’Amico Published