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, ...

While not everybody realizes this, you can have a negative balance on your credit card. It doesn't happen often, because your card balance is the sum of your unpaid transactions. That means balances ...

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