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Credit Cards
What Is a Secured Credit Card?
If you have bad credit or no credit history, you can build your credit by getting a secured credit card and using it properly. Read on to learn more.
Kim Franke-Folstad
Updated June 16, 2025
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How to Activate a Credit Card
To activate a credit card, you can go online or call the toll-free number on the card. If you do not activate the card, annual fees still apply. Learn more.
Austin Kilham
June 3, 2024
6 min read
Cash Cards Explained: What They Are and What They're Used For
Cash cards allow you to make Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals. A cash card and a debit card are different. Learn how cash cards work.
Jason Steele
May 24, 2024
7 min read
Can You Buy a Car With a Credit Card? All You Need to Know
Can you buy a car with a credit card? Learn from Lantern how to buy a car with a credit card and whether or not buying a car with your credit card is a good idea.
Susan Guillory
May 24, 2024
7 min read
How to Increase Your Credit Card Limit: The Complete Guide
How do you increase your credit card limit? Here are some expert tips for achieving a higher credit card limit and the benefits of increasing your credit limit.
Jason Steele
May 24, 2024
8 min read
Can I Get a Credit Card Without a SSN?
You can get a credit card without a social security number. You can use an individual taxpayer identification number. Learn more here.
Susan Guillory
May 24, 2024
6 min read
Guide to Credit Card Fees: Common Types and What They Are
What are common credit card fees? Learn all you need to know about the different types of credit card fees you may be expected to pay as a card holder.
Jason Steele
April 3, 2024
8 min read
The Process for Disputing a Credit Card Charge
Credit card users can dispute a charge on their credit card in certain cases. Learn more from Lantern about when and how to dispute a credit card charge.
Jason Steele
April 3, 2024
11 min read
What It Means to Have a Delinquent Credit Card Account
A delinquent account is a credit card account with a late payment. A delinquent account is typically not reported until after thirty days. Learn more here.
Jackie Lam
April 3, 2024
8 min read
Paying Rent With a Credit Card: Can and Should You Do It?
Can you pay your rent with a credit card? Learn from Lantern everything you need to know about paying rent with a credit card and how it works.
Jason Steele
March 21, 2024
6 min read
Negotiating Credit Card Debt: How to Negotiate Debt With Credit Card Companies
It can feel overwhelming carrying credit card debt. Thankfully, there are options. Learn how you can negotiate credit card debt settlements in this overview.
Jason Steele
March 14, 2024
8 min read
Credit Card Debt Forgiveness: What It Is and How It Works
Credit card companies may forgive debt, but you’ll most likely still have to pay for some of it. Learn what credit card debt forgiveness is and how it works.
Jason Steele
March 7, 2024
7 min read
The Truth in Lending Act: What Are the Rights of the Borrower?
The Truth in Lending Act protects borrowers from unfair and predatory lending practices. Learn more about the federal Truth in Lending Act.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 7, 2024
8 min read
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