Archive for the ‘Credit Cards’ Category

Manage Your Credit & Debit Cards Using Abri’s Card Controls

Posted by on March 6th, 2026 in Credit Cards

Your debit and credit cards should be convenient, but they should also give you peace of mind. With the card controls available in the Abri Mobile App and Online Banking, you can manage your cards, monitor activity, and help protect yourself from fraud anytime. Turn Your Card On or Off Instantly Misplaced your card? You […]

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Make the Nice List with Your Credit Card Use

Posted by on December 8th, 2025 in Credit Cards

It’s that time of year again. He’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice. Of course, we’re talking about the major credit bureaus! The holiday spending season begs the question: how to pay for all that joy?   It’s tempting to turn to plastic to help finance the holiday season. The average American plans […]

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Changes to Credit Score Ratings You Should Know About

Posted by on May 15th, 2017 in Articles

The VantageScore, which dictates the way credit bureaus — Experian, TransUnion and Equifax — determine your credit score, is going through a shake-up this fall. The company is looking deeper into specific circumstances and what they say about your financial responsibility. Having a favorable credit score comes into play when you need to qualify for […]

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My Teenager Wants a Credit Card and I’m Frightened

Posted by on September 9th, 2016 in Credit Cards

Encouraging my 18 year old to apply for a credit card seemed akin to encouraging him to run with the bulls in Pamplona. It’s dangerous for teenagers to have credit cards, right? They can go out and put anything on the credit card without any concept that they actually have to pay for the item […]

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Should I Get a Personal Loan or Use a Credit Card?

Posted by on December 10th, 2015 in Accounts

You need money — fast. Unless you have well-to-do (and generous) relatives or friends, your options are pretty much limited to taking out a personal loan or relying on a credit card. Which one is best for you will depend on a few things. What are the differences between personal loans and credit cards? A […]

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How Long Would It Take to Pay Down $50K Debt???

Posted by on August 25th, 2013 in Credit Cards

These days debt can happen to anyone; medical bills, layoffs, inflation catching up with your paycheck, etc. Getting out of debt though can feel like being on a hamster wheel. You can spin all day and never get anywhere. Why? Because you’re making the minimum payment.

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