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Your current balance (or outstanding balance) and statement balance are two entirely different figures. Your current balance and statement balance can occasionally align, particularly after your ...

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

Whether you’re new to the world of credit cards or an established pro, it’s essential to understand the terms that appear on your credit card statement. Two terms that may cause confusion, even if you ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Keeping your credit card balance in check can help you avoid credit card debt and maintain a healthy credit score. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

You may see a negative credit card balance if you overpaid your bill, obtained a statement credit or received a refund. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

A negative balance on a credit card is typically a positive sign, indicating that the consumer has overpaid for something or received a statement credit. Negative balances can result from refunds, ...