If you visit most personal finance pages offering guidance on credit card usage, you’ll see a few main themes: Never carry a balance. Don’t apply for too many credit cards at once. Credit cards aren’t ...

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In emergencies, it may be necessary to break typical credit card rules, such as never carrying a balance or applying for multiple cards, to avoid financial disaster. While credit cards can be used as ...