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Articles about choosing the right credit card, and how to get the most from the ones you have.
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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.
June 6, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Inside the AOC-Sanders Proposal to Drastically Cut Credit Card Interest Rates
Get the scoop on how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders want to chop down credit card interest rates.
June 6, 2019 | By
Jordan Wathen
Should I Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
If you're looking to pay down credit card debt and are wondering if a personal loan is right for you, read on to compare what options you have.
June 3, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Are You Ready for a Premium Credit Card?
If you’ve been wondering how a $500 annual fee could possibly be justified, here’s your answer.
May 30, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
4 Surprising Things That Can Lower Your Credit Score
You work hard to keep your credit score high. Don't let these careless mistakes ruin it.
May 27, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
5 Things to Look for in a Premium Credit Card
Planning to get a new premium credit card? Find out what benefits you should look for while narrowing down your options.
May 27, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Here’s How Much You Need to Travel to Justify a Travel Credit Card
For the occasional traveler, it’s tough to know if you’ll get the most out of a travel credit card. Find out how much you need to travel for a travel card to be worth it.
May 27, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
If You Answer Yes to These Questions, It's Time to Cut Up Your Credit Card
Answer these questions to find out if it's time to cut up that credit card in your wallet.
May 27, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
Read This Fine Print Before Applying for a Credit Card
Don't be swayed by fancy marketing language. Dig into the card's details so you understand exactly what you're getting.
May 23, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
How to Make Credit Card Companies Fight for Your Business
Want to know the secret to getting the best credit cards? Follow the steps detailed here.
May 21, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
Is Apple Pay Safe to Use?
Apple Pay might be the most widely-adopted mobile payment application, but is it safe?
May 20, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
5 Signs You’re Ready for a Premium Credit Card
Premium credit cards help you travel in style for next to nothing, but are they right for you?
May 17, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
4 Secrets Your Credit Card Issuer Doesn't Want You to Know
If you aren't reading your credit card's fine print, you probably don't know about most of these.
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