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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July 25, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
Don't Use a Credit Card in These 4 Situations
Credit cards are a smart way to pay most of the time, but here are four times you should leave your card in your wallet.
July 24, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
How to Maximize Rotating Credit Card Rewards
Want to get more money back from your credit cards? Read on to discover how to get the most from your credit cards with rotating cash-back bonuses.
July 23, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Hotel, Hostel, or Vacation Rental: Which Is Best for Your Next Trip?
Figure out which type of accommodations will make you most comfortable the next time you travel.
July 23, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
What Happens to Your Credit Score if You Pay Off a Car Loan?
Are you about to make your last car payment, and are curious about what might happen to your credit score? Read on to find out.
July 22, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
How to Protect Your Credit Cards From Pickpockets and Fraudsters
Don’t let your credit card information fall into the wrong hands. Check out how you can protect your credit cards from physical and online theft
July 21, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Here Are the 2 Most Powerful Ways to Increase Your Credit Score
There are two credit behaviors that are more powerful than any others. Read on to find out what they are.
July 18, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Chase Is Adding Binding Arbitration to Its Cards. Here's What This Means for You
Just received notice from Chase about some changes to your credit card account? Find out what all that fine print really means.
July 18, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Should You Redeem Your Credit Card Rewards Right Away or Save Them for Later?
Redeem your credit card rewards at the right time to get maximum value. Here's the ideal time to redeem your rewards, from cash back to travel points.
July 15, 2019 | By
Dana George
How to Stay Happy While Paying Off Debt
A heavy debt burden can wear on your well-being. Here's how to stay positive while you get back in the black.
July 15, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
6 Habits of People With Excellent Credit
Want a perfect credit score? Here's what you have to do to get it.
July 12, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Want to Get Your First Credit Card? Here Are 3 Ways to Make Sure You're Approved
Getting your first credit card can be tough if you don’t have a credit history yet. Make sure your application is approved by using one of these three methods.
July 11, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Can't Seem to Increase Your Credit Score? Here Are 6 Potential Reasons Why
Get your credit score moving in the right direction again by learning about the most common obstacles that can stop you from increasing it.
July 11, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
7 Things You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day
Are you one of the many Prime members planning to take part in Amazon Prime Day? Follow these tips to get more out of your shopping spree.
July 11, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
7 Reasons You Were Denied for a Credit Card -- and What to Do About It
Turned down for a credit card? Find out the most likely reason for it and what you can do to get approved.
July 10, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
Don't Make These 7 Money Mistakes While Traveling Abroad
Vacations are meant to be relaxing escapes, but don’t leave your good money sense at home. Be sure to avoid these common mistakes when you travel internationally.
July 8, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
How Much Credit Is Enough to Meet Your Needs?
There are no hard and fast rules, but here are some basic guidelines you should follow.
July 2, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
4 New Credit Card Perks to Look Out For
Wondering what the latest and greatest credit card perks are? Check out four of the best new benefits card issuers have started offering.
July 1, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Half of Consumers Have Maxed Out a Credit Card, but Is This a Problem? The Answer May Surprise You
Maxing out a credit card is more common than you'd think. Learn why this isn't always a sign of financial distress.
July 1, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Over 35% of Consumers Get a Credit Card for the Wrong Reason
Learn how more than a third of consumers could be putting themselves at risk with the way they use their credit cards.
July 1, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
The 8 Best Reasons to Have a Credit Card -- and the 3 Absolute Worst
People use credit cards for all kinds of reasons. Find out which of these reasons are smart and which could leave you in financial trouble.
June 27, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Here's Why Over 58% of Consumers Use Cash-Back Cards
Consumers use cash-back cards more than any other type of credit card. See just how popular these cards are and why.
June 26, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Will Checking Your Credit Often Hurt Your Credit Score?
There's no shortage of ways to check your credit score. Learn whether doing so can have a negative impact on your credit.
June 24, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
The Biggest Credit Card Mistakes We've Made
It's easy to make a mistake when it comes to credit cards, but you can learn from our contributors' missteps before you make the same error yourself.
June 20, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
My Favorite Credit Card Rewards
What credit card rewards could you not live without? Here's what our contributors had to say.
June 7, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
Business Loan vs. Business Credit Card: How to Choose
Business loan or business credit card? Choosing the right one could help your bottom line. Find out how to make the right decision.
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