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March 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 2% on Purchases: The Best Cash Back Cards This Week, March 11, 2026

If you want to earn 2% on purchases this year, there's a top cash back card that can help you do it. Here are all our favorites available now.
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March 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's Why an 850 Credit Score Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be -- and What You Really Need

You don't need a perfect credit score to be financially stable -- or exceptional, for that matter. Here's a better number to aim for today.
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March 10, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

This 0% Intro APR Card Comes With No Interest Until December 2027

The Chase Slate card has no annual fee and one of the longest 0% intro APR periods available -- a strong option for balance transfers or big purchases.
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March 10, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

10 Benefits of the Amex Platinum Card

The Amex Platinum has a steep annual fee but has potentially $3,500+ in annual value. Here are the top benefits that can make it worth it.
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March 10, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- This Is the Best Cash Back Card for March 2026

Earn 6% cash back in a category of your choice for the first year, pay no annual fee, and snag a welcome offer worth hundreds with this top cash back card.
A woman pauses working on her personal finances to enjoy a cup of coffee.
March 10, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

2 of Our Favorite Balance Transfer Cards Offering 21 Months of 0% Intro APR Right Now

Stop paying interest on debt you're already trying to eliminate. These no-annual-fee cards offer some of the longest 0% intro windows available right now.
An older gentleman sits on a park bench, looking at his phone while also holding his credit card.
March 9, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Keep a Credit Card Open Forever

People with 850 credit scores keep accounts open for 30 years on average. Here's what happens when you keep a credit card open forever -- and how to do it right.
A person holding a smartphone that says 811 credit score.
March 9, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Perks of Having an 800+ Credit Score

Curious what a sky-high credit score can get you? Here's the rundown, plus a few tips on how to get there faster.
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March 9, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, March 9, 2026: Finally Stop Spinning Your Wheels

The best balance transfer cards now have long 0% APR periods of up to two years and no annual fees. Find the right card for you and start tackling debt today.
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March 8, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Things People With Perfect Credit Scores Never Do

Want all the perks (and bragging rights) that come with a perfect credit score? Here's what it takes, based on the select few people who have one.
A young couple sitting on a bench at a mall with a phone and credit card in their hands.
March 8, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

My Wife and I Have 8 Credit Cards Between Us. Here's Why That's Not Crazy

Having multiple credit cards isn't reckless -- it can be smart. Here's how to build a card setup that protects your credit and maximizes rewards.
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March 8, 2026 | By James McClenathen

A $250 Bonus and 1.5X Points on Everything: The Best Travel Cards This Week, March 8, 2026

Want to land an easy $250 welcome bonus, plus 1.5X points on everything you buy? Here's the travel card to get, plus other top picks available now.
A woman looking confused at her computer while holding a credit card.
March 8, 2026 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, March 8, 2026: Stop Paying More Than You Owe

Find the best 0% intro APR credit cards this week with up to 24 months interest-free. Compare our picks with the longest 0% intro APR periods and start saving.
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March 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

This Simple Change Could Raise Your Credit Score -- and Save You Money

Paying your credit card balance more regularly can have some great upsides you might not know about. Here's why it's worth doing now.
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March 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Using a Debit Card in These 3 Places Could Be a Big Mistake

Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.
A man on a phone call while sitting in front of his laptop.
March 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Ways to Get Rid of That Pesky $95 Annual Fee on Your Credit Card

Paying a $95 credit card annual fee you can't justify is a money leak. Here are three ways to get rid of it -- starting with a simple phone call.
A man sitting at his dining table and opening a stack of bills.
March 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's the Average American's Credit Card Debt. How Do You Compare?

The average American carries $6,523 in credit card debt -- and it's rising. See how you compare by generation, plus ways to start paying it down faster.
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March 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Get 130,000 Points and a Free Night: The Best Credit Card Welcome Bonuses This Week, March 7, 2026

Want to land a huge points haul and a free night at your favorite Hilton property? Here's the card to get, plus our other favorite bonuses out there now.
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March 6, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What to Do With Your Old or Expired Credit Cards (Please Don't Microwave Them)

Before you pull the scissors out, here's exactly what to do with your old credit cards -- from safe disposal to surprisingly creative second uses.
Mature woman holding her phone and a credit card while commuting with a backpack.
March 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

4 Good Reasons to Keep a Credit Card Open for 10+ Years

Learn how keeping a credit card open for over a decade can help your credit score, maximize credit card rewards, and more.
A smiling young barista counts cash in coffee shop.
March 6, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Quit Using Credit Cards Cold Turkey

Going cash-only has real perks -- but your credit score may pay the price. Here's what to expect and how to protect old accounts.
Couple appears frustrated while looking at paperwork over laptop.
March 6, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Still Paying 20% Interest? These Are Hands-Down the Best 0% Intro APR Balance Transfer Cards

These three balance transfer cards offer long 0% intro APR windows, no annual fees, and solid rewards to boot. Here are our top picks in March 2026.
Woman smiling holding credit card and cell phone.
March 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get 2% Cash Rewards on Purchases: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, March 6, 2026

Looking to rack up credit card rewards without paying hundreds in annual fees? Here are all our favorite no-annual-fee cards available now.
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March 5, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's the Annual Cost of Carrying a $5,000 Credit Card Balance

Carrying a $5,000 credit card balance can quietly cost you over $1,000 a year. Here's the math and how to stop it.
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March 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

5 Things That Can Happen When You Charge $10,000+ on a Credit Card

Charging $10,000+ on a credit card? Here's what actually happens -- from credit score dips to big rewards wins -- and how to handle it smartly.