Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

This device is too small

If you're on a Galaxy Fold, consider unfolding your phone or viewing it in full screen to best optimize your experience.

Skip to main content
Advertiser Disclosure Many of the offers that appear on this site are from companies from which The Motley Fool receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear) and may influence which products we write about, but our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. We do not include all companies or offers available in the marketplace.
    |    Accessibility Options

Credit Card Articles

Articles about choosing the right credit card, and how to get the most from the ones you have.
 
All Topics Banks Insurance Personal Loans Brokerages Mortgages Credit Cards Cryptocurrency

Recent Articles

A plane flying straight at the viewer
June 18, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Global Entry Is About to Get More Expensive

If you're considering applying for Global Entry, now is the time. The application fee will increase by $20 on Oct. 1. Find out how your credit card can help.
A woman with a credit card, looking worried.
June 16, 2024 | By Dana George

5 Signs Credit Cards Are Ruining Your Financial Health

Credit card debt is at an all-time high nationwide. Here's how to tell if you're in too deep.
A smiling person sitting at a table in a coffee shop and looking at a phone in their hand
June 12, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

You Can Now Earn 2X Delta SkyMiles on Starbucks Purchases -- but There's a Catch

Are your Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts linked to earn bonus rewards? Here's how you can earn a heightened 2X miles on Starbucks purchases.
Grocery store employee ringing up customers
June 12, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

Cash or Credit Card: Which Will Help You Save More at Costco?

Paying in cash at Costco could limit spending, but credit cards earn rewards. Find out when you should pay cash and when using a card is more advantageous.
A woman tapping her credit card on a payment reader while standing across the counter from a barista.
June 11, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

How to Save Over $1,000 This Year With the Discover It Cash Back Card

Discover it® Cash Back has a lucrative first-year match on all cash back earned. Find out how you could earn four figures in rewards in year one.
People in a crowd enjoying some form of live entertainment
June 9, 2024 | By Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Starting June 12: You Can Use Marriott Bonvoy Points to Buy Taylor Swift Tickets

Swifties will love putting their loyalty points toward concert tickets. Keep reading to find out how.
A person types on a laptop while sitting on the couch at home.
June 7, 2024 | By Brittney Myers

5 Reasons Every Freelancer Should Get a Chase Ink Business Cash Card

Every freelancer has their own unique financial needs. This Chase card can likely cover at least one of them. Here's how.
A man and woman sitting at an airport and waiting for their flight while looking at a tablet.
June 7, 2024 | By Dana George

5 Ways Elite Status Air Travel Makes My Life Easier

Air travel is certainly not as comfortable as it once was. Fortunately, earning elite status can make it easier in these five ways. Read on for more.
A plane flying to the left
June 6, 2024 | By Dana George

How to Get Elite Status on Alaska Airlines

There's no doubt that flying is not as comfortable as it once was. Learn how to make it a little nicer by earning elite status on Alaska Airlines.
Couple using credit card at farmers market
June 5, 2024 | By Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Why You Should Never Accept the Currency Conversion When Paying With a Credit Card Abroad

It's always best to pay in local currency with your credit card for the best rates. Keep reading to learn the details.
Woman taking notes while using a laptop
June 5, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

3 Fantastic Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card

Credit cards are a fast route to improve your credit, but they're not the only option. Learn how you can build positive credit without a credit card.
Young woman paying cashier with credit card in a clothing store
June 4, 2024 | By Margo Winton Parodi

Here's What Happened When I Accidentally Signed Up for a Store Credit Card

We all make silly choices when we're young and naive. Take a look at one financial decision that probably would have been better to avoid.
A plane flight straight at the viewer
June 4, 2024 | By Brittney Myers

Ranked: The 9 Best Airlines for First Class

Flying first class is an experience in and of itself, but these airlines take it up a notch. See which airlines are worth the miles.
A plane flying straight at the viewer
June 4, 2024 | By Dana George

How to Get Elite Status on Virgin Atlantic

The goal for most frequent flyers is to earn elite status. If you're a big fan of Virgin Atlantic, here's how to make elite status your own.
A black credit card against a pink background
June 3, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Do This Before Using Your Credit Card to Pay for an Emergency Expense

If you don't have enough savings to cover an emergency expense, try to avoid debt. This type of credit card could help you avoid expensive interest charges.
Someone hands a credit card to a cashier.
June 2, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Never Had a Credit Card? 3 Smart Reasons to Open One ASAP

A credit card is an important financial tool. If you've never had one, find out why you should open a credit card right away.
A wallet against a pink background.
June 2, 2024 | By Ashley Maready

2 Signs a Balance Transfer Card Isn't Right for You

Under the right circumstances, transferring a balance to a new credit card can help you pay it off. Read on for ways to tell this won't work for you, though.
A plane flight straight at the viewer
June 2, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Southwest Just Raised Early Check-In and Upgraded Boarding Fees

Before you buy a Southwest flight ticket, review recent fee hikes. Some optional service fees have increased. Here's what you need to know before your flight.
Young African American woman uses her tablet and credit card to shop online from home.
June 1, 2024 | By Margo Winton Parodi

My Credit Card Just Saved Me $150 With the Click of a Button. Here's How

If a vendor refuses to make things right after a sale gone wrong, you're not out of options. See how turning to your credit card can save you a lot of money.
A green background with jester cap logos and a credit card image overlayed
May 31, 2024 | By Cole Tretheway

This Is How Long It Takes Your Credit Cards' Spending Limits to Increase

Credit card companies have a method to their madness. Here's how long it'll take to increase your spending limits.
woman standing on the side of the road looking under the hood of her car.
May 31, 2024 | By Jamie Matthews

Here's Why I Would Use My Credit Card to Pay for an Emergency Expense

I won't say emergency funds aren't a good idea. But find out why my credit card is my go-to method for paying emergency expenses.
A yellow rotary phone against a blue background
May 30, 2024 | By Jamie Matthews

I Called Chase's Reconsideration Line to Get a Denial Overturned. Here's What Happened

I was shocked to find out I was denied for a Chase credit card recently. Learn how my experience went with Chase's reconsideration line.
A smiling woman handing her credit card for payment while seated at an outdoor cafe table.
May 29, 2024 | By Ashley Maready

5 Reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Is a Travel Rockstar

A good travel rewards credit card can make vacations even better. Read on to learn why one Chase card is a particular standout.
A green background with jester cap logos and a credit card image overlayed
May 29, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

3 Reasons I Love My Target Circle Credit Card

If you like shopping at Target and are thinking of getting a new credit card, you may want to consider the Target Circle Credit Card. See three reasons why.
A smiling woman laying back in a canoe on a lake on a sunny day.
May 29, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

This Credit Card Perk Can Save You $10,000 -- And It Has Nothing to Do with Rewards

Credit cards come with a slew of perks, including free insurance. See how this benefit in particular could save you $10,000 on a single purchase.