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Can You Pay Bills With a Credit Card?
Paying your bills with a credit card can help you earn rewards faster. But there are some drawbacks. Learn more.
Jason Steele
Updated December 18, 2024
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Credit Card Debt After Death: What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
Credit card debt is generally paid out by the assets of your estate when you die. Learn about what happens to your credit card debt when you die in this guide.
Kim Franke-Folstad
January 30, 2024
11 min read
What Are the Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs?
Average credit card processing fees range between 1.5% and 3.5%. Learn more about credit card processing fees, how they work, and what the average fees are.
Jason Steele
January 29, 2024
5 min read
What Is a Credit Limit? How Do Credit Limits Work?
A credit limit is the maximum amount you can charge on a credit card. Learn about credit limits, how to increase them, and when they’re reset in this overview.
Jason Steele
January 29, 2024
7 min read
How Much Credit Card Debt Do Americans Have in November 2023? (State Breakdown)
See the state-by-state breakdown of credit card debt in November 2023. Compare America’s average credit card debt balance by state and credit score tier.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
December 26, 2023
18 min read
What Is Revolving Credit?
What is revolving credit? Revolving credit does not have a fixed number of payments. Learn how revolving credit accounts work and some examples of revolving credit.
Lantern
December 12, 2023
7 min read
Calculating Credit Card Interest: How Does Credit Card Interest Work?
It's important to keep your credit card's interest rate in mind when you're applying for a new card. Learn more about how to calculate credit card interest.
Jason Steele
December 9, 2023
9 min read
The Complete Guide to Credit Card Payments
On average, it takes one to three days to process credit card payments. Learn how to make credit card payments, how they work, and more with Lantern.
Jason Steele
December 9, 2023
8 min read
What Does a Derogatory Mark Mean On a Credit Report?
A derogatory remark is a financial misstep that can make it hard to get approved for new credit. Learn more on how derogatory marks affect credit scores.
Sarah Li Cain
December 5, 2023
6 min read
What Do Credit Card Numbers Mean?
Credit card numbers are usually 15-16 digits long, but they could be up to 19 or as few as 13. Learn what each of these digits mean from Lantern.
Lantern
December 5, 2023
9 min read
What Is Considered a Bad Credit Score?
Having a bad credit score can have a serious impact on your ability to qualify for low-interest financing. Learn what is considered a bad or poor credit score.
Kim Franke-Folstad
October 22, 2023
10 min read
What Is Considered an Average Credit Score?
The average credit score in the U.S. is 714. If you are worried about your credit being too low, learn more on credit score averages and how to build your score.
Jacqueline DeMarco
October 19, 2023
7 min read
5 Factors That May Affect Your Credit Score
Factors that can affect your credit score include credit history, number of accounts, credit balance, and more. Learn more on what affects your credit score.
Lauren Ward
August 25, 2023
7 min read
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