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Can I Still Use My Credit Card After Debt Consolidation?
Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation? Usually yes, unless you use a debt management plan. Learn what stays open and how to use cards safely.
Written by Sarah Silbert
| June 17, 2026
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Why Does My Credit Card Minimum Payment Keep Rising?
Why does my credit card minimum payment keep rising? Usually a growing balance, new fees, a missed payment or a penalty APR. Learn how to spot it and stop it.
Written by Sarah Silbert
| June 17, 2026
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Should You Close Credit Cards After Paying Them Off?
Closing credit cards after payoff usually hurts your score by raising utilization. Learn when to keep a card open, when to close it and smarter alternatives.
Written by Sarah Hostetler
| June 17, 2026
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How Long Does Medical Debt Last? Collection Windows, Credit Impact and Expiration
Medical debt can stay on your credit report up to 7 years. The statute of limitations to sue varies from 3 to 10 years by state. Here's what really happens.
Written by Jacinta Majauskas
| June 17, 2026
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