Using Credit & Debit Cards
Once you've chosen a credit card with the best possible terms and rates, the battle isn't over. In order to avoid trouble, you should use your credit card in a manner that will avoid theft and fraud, and keep your credit card spending within your budget to avoid your balance from skyrocketing.
Below you'll find tips on safe credit card use, ways to keep your credit card debt manageable, and answers to issues that might pop up along the way -- like what happens if your card is blocked, or should you use your card for cash advances.
Using Credit & Debit Cards
Using Credit & Debit Cards
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ATM and Debit Card Overdraft Protection
Most consumer advocates recommend against getting overdraft protection for ATM and debit card transactions.
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What to Do If You Get a Credit Card You Didn’t Request
A company can’t send you a credit card you didn’t request. Here’s what to do if you get a random, unsolicited credit card in the mail.
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