Getting the right credit card starts with knowing your credit score, which can help you narrow down options you’re most likely to be approved for. Understanding credit card terms and what you’re ...

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If you have a bad credit score — often defined as a score less than 580 — you might find it more challenging to get approved for a credit card. Your options will be more limited than those of someone ...

Lines of credit and credit cards are both forms of revolving credit. You can expect more flexible payment terms with a line of credit, while credit cards tend to offer greater convenience and rewards.