Navigating Credit Card Choices and Pitfalls

This living topic provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding the use of credit cards, including the potential benefits and dangers. The content explores various credit card options, such as rewards cards, balance transfer cards, and cards tailored for specific demographics like students and those with poor credit. It also delves into the risks of high-interest rates, deferred interest traps, and the implications of increasing credit card debt amid economic shifts. Additionally, it highlights regulatory changes, consumer protection measures, and the impact of fintech innovations on credit card use. Through expert advice and real-world examples, the topic aims to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls in managing credit card debt.

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United and Chase increase the perks and the prices of their co-branded credit cards

The New United Gateway Card remains the only one with no annual fee

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United Airlines’ co-branded Chase credit cards, which carry some travel perks, are undergoing some changes.

On the plus side, cardholders are getting som new perks, such as seat upgrades, award discounts and an increased spending capacity toward elite status. The changes apply to the United Gateway card, United Explorer card, United Quest card, United Club card, United Business card, and United Club Business card.

United and Chase said other benefits to cardholders include...

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