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Credit card debt delinquencies are rising with interest rates. Lower credit card interest rates would be a welcomed relief to ...

Removing medical debts from consumer credit reports is expected to boost the credit scores of millions of families by an ...

certain credit cards are available specifically for people with no credit history or poor credit. Opening a credit card could help fill out your credit report and improve your credit score ...

Your credit score is a snapshot of how you manage your credit accounts, such as whether you pay your bills on time. This three-digit score may not seem like a big deal on a regular basis, but it can ...

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Below, CNBC Select reviews the best starter credit cards for people whose credit history is lacking, and the types of rewards and benefits they can expect to earn from each card. (See our ...