Guides to banking, credit cards, budgeting and everyday money tasks.
Activating a Chime card takes about two minutes. Open the Chime app, tap Activate on the home screen (or go to Profile > Cards), choose the right card, confirm the card details, and set a 4-digit PIN.
Got a new Bank of America debit card? Activate it in minutes by phone, at an ATM, with a PIN purchase, or in the app, and learn what to do if you don't know your PIN.
Got a new Capital One card in the mail? Here's how to activate it online, in the app, or by phone in a few minutes, plus fixes for the most common activation errors.
Paid with PayPal and didn't get what you ordered? Here's exactly how to request a PayPal refund, from messaging the seller to escalating a claim before the deadlines run out.
Your routing number is the nine-digit number in the bottom-left corner of your check. This guide shows how to read every number on a check, how to tell routing and account numbers apart, and how to find your routing number when you don't have a checkbook.
Want a higher credit score in weeks, not years? These 9 steps, starting with when you pay your cards, can raise your score within one or two billing cycles.
Learn how to check your credit card balance online, through a mobile app, by phone, or on your statement. Plus, understand balance and available credit.
