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Credit Card Articles

Articles about choosing the right credit card, and how to get the most from the ones you have.
 
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A person sitting at an outdoor table handing a credit card to a restaurant employee holding a payment reader.
March 3, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Here's How Making This Simple Change Can Boost Your Credit Card Rewards in 2024

You may be missing out on credit card rewards. It pays to check which credit card will offer the most rewards before swiping at checkout. Find out more.
Young African American woman uses her tablet and credit card to shop online from home.
March 3, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

4 Easy Ways to Earn More Credit Card Rewards

Earning credit card rewards doesn't need to be a slow and steady grind. Discover a few easy ways to speed up the process.
Woman shopping at a clothing store chooses between two shirts
March 1, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

3 Costly Mistakes People Make With Rewards Credit Cards

Rewards credit cards should help you save money, but that depends on how you use them. Learn about the rewards card mistakes that could cost you.
A man standing in an office while holding his phone and a credit card.
Feb. 29, 2024 | By Brittney Myers

Here's What Happens When You Ask Chase to Downgrade Your Credit Card

Downgrading your Chase card is a good way to kick the annual fee without losing the credit line. Find out what the process is like.
A delivery man handing over a bag of takeout food to a customer.
Feb. 29, 2024 | By Brittney Myers

5 Big Discounts Chase Sapphire Cardholders Can Get Now

Being a Chase Sapphire cardholder is about more than travel rewards. These deals could be worth the annual fees on their own.
A young woman sits and makes an online purchase, which she pays for with her credit card.
Feb. 29, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Hall of Shame: 5 of the Worst Credit Card Perks Ever

Credit card perks aren't always as great as they sound. Learn about the worst perks that card issuers use to attract new customers.
A young adult sits cross-legged while typing on a laptop in their bedroom.
Feb. 29, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

4 Smart Reasons to Open a New Credit Card

Getting a new credit card could be a good move for your finances. Check out a few sure signs that you should open a new card.
A waitress bringing a tray of drinks to a customer in an airport lounge.
Feb. 28, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With This Popular Travel Perk

You can get airport lounge access with a membership to a lounge program or some travel credit cards. Learn about the pros and cons to see if it's right for you.
A yellow rolling suitcase
Feb. 26, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

United Joins American Airlines in Increasing Checked Bag Fees

When flying with United, many passengers will now pay $5 more each way to check a bag. Discover how you can get a $5 discount on this fee or avoid it entirely.
A woman holding a credit card and phone and sitting next to a backpack and hat.
Feb. 24, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

This Capital One Card Perk Automatically Saved Me $69 on Travel

Capital One offers a travel portal for eligible cardholders. Learn about how one traveler scored automatic savings by booking through Capital One Travel.
Three women dining at a restaurant while one hands her credit card to the waiter.
Feb. 24, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Here Are Americans' 5 Top Credit Card Deal-Breakers

Some credit card drawbacks are enough for an instant no. Check out recent data on what Americans chose as their credit card deal-breakers.
Smiling traveler walks through airport with luggage in tow.
Feb. 22, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Travel Credit Card vs. Airline Credit Card. How to Decide Which Is Best in 2024

Frequent travelers can benefit from using travel and airline credit cards to earn rewards. Here's how to decide which card will work best for your needs.
Airplane passenger flying business class
Feb. 22, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Buying a Business-Class Ticket

Flying business class comes with many perks. But here's what you should consider before putting those tickets in your cart.
Man holding credit card and using laptop.
Feb. 22, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

The Top 5 Features Americans Want in a Credit Card

Americans were recently surveyed on what they want most in a credit card. Find out which features were at the top of the list.
man in suit on hotel bed
Feb. 22, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

3 Credit Cards That Give You Free Hotel Stays -- With No Purchases Necessary

Not all travel credit cards are focused on flying. Take a look at three that can give you free nights and a lot more when staying at hotels.
Well-dressed couple walking through greenery drinking champagne.
Feb. 21, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

What Does It Take to Get an Invite for the Amex Black Card?

The American Express Centurion Card is available by invitation only. Find out what kind of spending it takes for American Express to send you an invite.
Smiling couple looks at phone together while waiting with luggage in airport
Feb. 21, 2024 | By Ashley Maready

Here's My Experience Trying a United Lounge for the First Time

Airport lounges can make killing time before a flight a lot more enjoyable. Read on for one writer's first time visiting one.
Mature woman holding her phone and a credit card while commuting with a backpack.
Feb. 20, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

4 Credit Card Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation

Using a credit card when traveling is wise. But it's best to prepare so you make the right moves. Check out these credit card tips for travelers.
An older gentleman sits on a park bench, looking at his phone while also holding his credit card.
Feb. 20, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Here's Each Generation's No. 1 Credit Card Perk

There are lots of valuable credit card benefits. Check out recent data on each generation's pick for the most important perk.
A person wearing a mask while sitting in a plane seat and looking out the window at a mountain next to the ocean.
Feb. 19, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

Booking Business Class Tickets May Be Worth It if You Value These 3 Things

Unsure if a business class ticket is worth the extra expense? It depends on your needs. Find out which travelers may benefit from a premium airline ticket.
A woman handing her credit card to the employee at a cashier stand in a department store.
Feb. 18, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

4 Important Steps to Take After Maxing Out a Credit Card

When you max out a credit card, it can cause financial issues. Find out what steps you should take right away if you've maxed out a credit card.
A man and woman sitting in a luxury airport lounge.
Feb. 17, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

5 Tips for Your First Time in an Airport Lounge

Airport lounges are a more comfortable place to wait for a flight. Check out some handy tips to make the most of your time in an airport lounge.
A woman wearing a bathrobe and stretching her arms as she sits on a hotel bed facing the window.
Feb. 16, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

3 Travel Card Perks to Upgrade Every Trip

A travel credit card could help you enjoy traveling more. Find out about a few of the best travel card perks that can make every trip better.
A smiling woman handing her credit card for payment while seated at an outdoor cafe table.
Feb. 16, 2024 | By Margo Winton Parodi

I Made This Silly Financial Mistake on an International Trip. Here's How You Can Avoid It

Vacations are well worth spending money on, but foreign transaction fees aren't. Make sure you're using the right credit card when you travel to avoid fees.
A woman sitting at a desk at home with her baby in her lap while making a phone call.
Feb. 15, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Here's What Happens When You Ask Chase to Waive Your Annual Fee

Is your credit card too expensive? Or are you just tired of paying a fee year after year? Here's how to try to get out of it.