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At Credit Karma, our editors are here to help you navigate the latest in consumer finance — from credit card news to economic trends. Staying informed about money doesn’t have to be difficult.

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Data shows mixed picture for U.S. credit landscape

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Chase Sapphire Reserve® to see changes to annual fee,...

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Cook up a successful New Year’s budget resolution by...

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Cutting costs in the New Year? Here are 5...

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Consumer revolving debt, including credit cards, rose $7.9 billion...

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More buyers with good credit opting for used vehicles

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Look out for these tax phishing scams over the...

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Accidental email from Synchrony a reminder to monitor online...

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Americans love refunds and use them wisely — but...

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Debt consolidation loans can help build credit, TransUnion study...

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Federal Reserve data shows banks tightening credit card lending...

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Recent data from the Federal Bank of New York...

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A new report says Google has plans to get...

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Consumer debt is up — driven in part by...

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U.S. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of major financial...

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Discover announces 5% cash back categories for 2020. Here’s...

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Just 25% of Americans have a high-yield savings account....

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell Speaks At "Fed Listens" Event

Fed cuts rates for the third time this year...

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Big changes announced for the Uber Credit Card. Here’s...

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What’s the average household income in America?

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Amex unveils new American Express® Green Card. Here’s the...

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Southwest’s best perk will soon be harder to earn....

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Affected by the Yahoo data breaches? Here’s how to...

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The best and worst states for retirement in 2019

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Average credit card interest rates still high despite Fed...

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Total consumer debt rose in August but credit card...

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Total savings are up in the U.S. — but...

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More than 1 in 4 Americans expect to go...

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Amex Delta cards are getting a revamp in 2020....

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Barclays is changing some credit card benefits

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You can convert Citi® Double Cash rewards to ThankYou®...

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Walmart and Capital One partner to launch two new...

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Fed cuts interest rate for the second time in...

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Car buyers extend loan terms to cope with rising...

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Filed a claim to get up to $125 from...

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Credit card companies are offering financing options

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