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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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Oct. 13, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

A $250 Bonus for No Annual Fee: Should You Apply for the Chase Freedom Flex?

Is the Chase Freedom Flex right for you? Here's how to know based on welcome bonus, earning rates, and more
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Oct. 13, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

How You Could Save $500+ on Gas in the Next Year

The average household spends more than $200 a month on gas. Here's how one cash back card and a few simple changes can help you save $500 or more a year.
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Oct. 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

How Business Owners Can Earn a $500 Bonus and 2.625% on Everything With One Bank of America Card

The Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited earns unlimited flat-rate cash back with no annual fee, and rewards grow if you bank your business with BofA.
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Oct. 12, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Oct. 12, 2026: Ditch Interest for up to 21 Months

Top balance transfer cards this week offer up to 21 months interest-free, no annual fees, and the power to finally break free from high-interest debt.
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Oct. 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get 3% Back on a Category You Choose: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026

Want to earn 3% back in a choice category where you spend the most? Here's the business credit card I recommend, along with a few other great picks.
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Oct. 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026: Up to 21 Months of No-Interest Payments

This week’s longest 0% intro APR cards offer up to 21 months interest-free. Reclaim your payments from interest -- finally pay down what you actually owe.
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Oct. 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn an Easy $250 Bonus: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 10, 2026

Want to earn bonus cash the easy way? Here's the credit card worth getting now, plus a few other favorites available this week.
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Oct. 9, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

5 Everyday Purchases That Should Always Earn You Cash Back

It's 2026 -- time to stop using your debit card at the grocery store. Here are five places you should be earning cash back today.
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Oct. 9, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The 3 Top No-Annual-Fee Business Credit Cards of October 2026

The best no-annual-fee business credit cards for October 2026 from Chase and Bank of America, picked by Motley Fool Money.
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Oct. 8, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The 3 Best Credit Cards for Streaming in October 2026

Which credit card can save you the most on streaming? We compared three top options to help you find the one for you today.
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Oct. 8, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Limited-Time Offer: Earn a $250 Bonus With This No-Annual-Fee Chase Card

This Chase card has no annual fee, great earning rates, and a welcome bonus that's too good to pass up. Here's what to know now.
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Oct. 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The 4 Best Business Cards for LLCs in October 2026

How to match a business rewards card to the way a company actually spends, from simple cash back to premium travel perks.
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Oct. 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards With the Lowest Transfer Fees: October 2026

Some balance transfer cards charge less to move your debt while giving you months of interest-free time. Compare three low-fee picks for paying it down.
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Oct. 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Pay for Your Next Trip With a Bonus Worth $1,750+: Best Travel Cards This Month, October 2026

The Amex Platinum has one of the biggest welcome bonus offers you'll find on any card. Here's what to know, plus a few other great travel cards available now.
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Oct. 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 3% on Dining and a 1.5% Base Rate: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Month, October 2026

Our top no-annual-fee card this month earns extra for travel, dining, and drugstores, plus a solid base rate. Here are my favorite picks available now.
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Oct. 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 2% Back on Purchases: Best Cash Back Cards This Month, October 2026

This no-annual-fee card earns 2% cash rewards on purchases with no strings attached. Here's what to know, plus four other favorites available now.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Low Intro APR for 15 Months and an Easy $200 Bonus With the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card

If your spending shifts month to month, here's how to turn everyday purchases into cash back without paying an annual fee.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Unlock a Bonus Worth $1,750 or More: The Best Amex Cards This Month, October 2026

Want to earn one of the biggest welcome bonus offers out there? There's only one Amex card worth looking at. Here's what to know, plus a few other favorites.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Oct. 5, 2026: Nearly 2 Years to Finally Catch Up

The top balance transfer cards this week offer up to 21 months interest-free, no annual fees, and the room you need to finally catch up on debt.
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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best 5 Credit Cards to Have: My Picks for October 2026

My favorite credit cards across travel, gas, cash back, and balance transfers to match the right rewards to how you actually spend.
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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get 1.5% Back on All Your Business Needs: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 4, 2026

If your business racks up expenses on all types of categories, I've got a credit card for you. Here's what to know, plus a few other favorites available now.
A stressed young woman sitting at her desk in front of a laptop with her face in her hands.
Oct. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 4, 2026: Up to 21 Months Without Interest Eating Your Progress

Get up to 21 months interest-free with this week's longest 0% intro APR cards. Stop letting interest eat your payments -- finally make real progress.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn $500+ in Bonus Cash: The Best Business Card Bonuses of October 2026

Want to earn an easy welcome bonus on one of my favorite business credit cards? Here's the card worth applying for now, plus some other favorites.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

0% Intro APR, Rewards, and No Annual Fee: 3 of the Best All-Around Cards of October 2026

A no-annual-fee card lets you earn without a yearly cost. See how three top options compare on cash back, travel value, and intro APR.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn a Free Night and 130,000 Hilton Points: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 3, 2026

If you're a big fan of Hilton hotels, there's only one card -- and welcome bonus -- worth looking at now. Here's what to know.