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If you're thinking of applying for an American Express card, you should learn if you have a good chance of getting approved before you apply. That starts with understanding what credit score you ...

I had a friend once tell me, "Now that my credit score is over 800, I can get approved for anything I want!" I wish it worked that way. I have an 822 score myself, and I've still been denied for new ...

Dear Liz: My wife and I have excellent credit, pay our credit cards in full each month before the due date, and have no outstanding loans or debts. Our credit utilization is low, about 3-4%. Our total ...

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A perfect 850 credit score is rare. Here's how my friend pulled it off with 14 cards and some surprisingly simple habits.

A friend recently sought my advice about choosing a first credit card for an adult child, and I’m going to share my tips here because they are not only for people beginning their credit journey.