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Why some credit cards don’t report to the credit bureaus

Written by Ben Luthi • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on November 16, 2023

Some credit cards do not report credit limits to credit bureaus, which can have a negative impact on your credit score; here’s why — and what to do about it.

Prepaid Vs. Secured Cards: What’s The Difference?

Written by Ben Luthi • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 8, 2023

Need to build credit? A secured credit card is a no-brainer. Had issues with credit card debt? Consider a prepaid card until you can get your spending under control.

Is it worth it to get a credit card just for the insurance benefits?

Written by Ben Luthi • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 8, 2023

Credit cards get a lot of attention because of their rewards and sign-up bonuses, but there’s a treasure trove of value in the credit card insurance benefits also offered.