If you’re applying for a new card, you can expect to encounter common credit card application questions intended to verify your identity and creditworthiness. Understanding how to answer credit card ...

When you're ready to apply for a credit card, you can take steps to help your chances of approval. Check your credit, see if you're preapproved and compare card offers before you apply. Preapproval is ...

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If you’re a college student, you’re probably familiar with the sight of local credit unions camped out in the quad, offering free hats and T-shirts as incentives for applying for their credit cards.

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Applying for a credit card triggers a hard pull, which dings your credit score whether you’re approved for the card or not. New credit applications are only 10 percent of your credit score, so a hard ...

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