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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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Nov. 10, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Amex Platinum Is Too Rich for My Blood. Here's the Card I'm Getting Instead

The Amex Platinum is one of the most expensive premium cards out there. Here's how you can get tons of value from a cheaper Chase card instead.
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Nov. 10, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Last Chance: Earn a $900 Bonus With Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Before This Offer Ends

This limited-time business card offer ends Nov. 13 at 9 AM EST. Here's why it's one of the best cash back deals of the year.
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Nov. 10, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Best Business Credit Card Offers This Week: Nov. 10, 2025 -- Last Chance on $900 Welcome Bonus

This week's best business credit card deals include a limited-time $900 bonus from Chase, flexible rewards, and premium travel perks.
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Nov. 10, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get up to 2% Back: These Are The Best Flat-Rate Cards Available This Week, Nov. 10, 2025

The best cash rewards credit card can earn you 2% on every purchase without paying an annual fee. Find out which one's right for you today.
A couple sit in their living room and pay their credit card balances online.
Nov. 10, 2025 | By James McClenathen

The Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Nov. 10, 2025: Pay No Interest for up to 2 Full Years

This week's top balance transfer cards offer up to two years of 0% intro APR and no annual fees -- compare the best options and start tackling debt interest-free.
A notepad with "Pay off debt" written in black marker.
Nov. 9, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

The Wells Fargo Reflect Card Is Our Top Pick for Avoiding Interest Payments in 2025

This card has one of the longest intro APR offers available. Here's why it's our top pick for avoiding interest and breathing easier financially.
A mom and her two young children washing dishes in a bright kitchen.
Nov. 9, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

This Card Pays up to 6% on Feeding Gremlins (aka My Children)

If your kids eat like bottomless pits, this card earns serious rewards on groceries. Here's how to make the most of it, including a two-player hack.
A laughing young woman riding on the handlebars of a bike being pedaled by a young man.
Nov. 9, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

$750 on Travel: This Chase Card's Welcome Bonus Is Worth 7X the Annual Fee

The current welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred is worth more than seven times the card's annual fee. Here's how you can earn it today.
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Nov. 9, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Nov. 9, 2025: Take Control of Your Debt

Get up to 24 months interest-free with this week's top 0% intro APR cards -- perfect for big purchases or paying off debt without added charges.
Three people sitting in consecutive aisle seats on an airplane.
Nov. 8, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

If You Fly a Couple Times a Year, This Is the Only Travel Card You Need

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best credit cards out there if you only travel once or twice a year. Here's how you can rack up value with it today.
Woman refueling her car at a gas station.
Nov. 8, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Tired of Tracking Categories? These 3 Cash Back Cards Just Work

The best flat-rate cash rewards cards can get you up to 2% back on everything you buy for no annual fee. See which one's right for you today.
Woman shopping for items in grocery store aisle.
Nov. 8, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's How Much Grocery Cash Back You Can Earn on $500 a Month -- With and Without an Annual Fee

These valuable cards can help you earn up to 6% back on your next trip to the grocery store. Read to learn which one's right for you today.
A man is sleeping contentedly while holding lots of money.
Nov. 8, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses This Week, Nov. 8, 2025: Don't Sleep on These Offers

Cash back, travel perks, and more -- this week's top credit card sign-up bonuses deliver major rewards. Don't wait, these limited-time deals end soon.
A smiling family eating breakfast together at the kitchen table.
Nov. 7, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best Grocery Card if You're Feeding a Family of Four (and Spending $1,000+ a Month)

If your family grocery bill tops $1,000 per month, here's the card that earns the most cash back without hitting spending limits.
A customer handing their credit card over the counter to the cashier at a cafe.
Nov. 7, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Boring but Brilliant: This Might Be the Best Flat-Rate Credit Card There Is

The Wells Fargo Active Cash isn't flashy -- it just earns solid rewards on everything you buy. Learn why I think everyone should have it in their wallet.
Father and toddler using tablet at table and smiling while holding credit card.
Nov. 7, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Cash Back Is My Love Language -- Here's the Card I Use

The Chase Freedom Unlimited earns 1.5% back on everything, plus category bonuses for restaurants and travel.
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Nov. 7, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Our Experts Just Picked the Best Credit Card in America -- Here's the Winner

Our experts rated 260+ credit cards. This Wells Fargo card earned the best overall award for simple 2% cash rewards and $0 annual fee.
Man holding infant while using laptop and having a bowl of cereal and glass of milk.
Nov. 7, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

This Card Pays up to 6% Back on Milk and Toilet Paper

Save on everyday purchases with this top card for groceries. Here's how to maximize rewards, including a simple two-player trick.
A person eating a hamburger with a plate of fries and a milkshake on the table in a fast food restaurant.
Nov. 6, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

If You Eat Out 2-3 Times a Week, This Card Can Earn You Hundreds

This Wells Fargo card just won our best card for dining out award category and can turn your restaurant spending into hundreds in rewards.
Woman looking at her cell phone in frustration as she holds a credit card in her other hand.
Nov. 6, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

What NOT to Do With a 0% Intro APR Credit Card

A 0% intro APR credit card can be a financial blessing or a debt trap. Here's what to avoid so you actually get ahead, not fall further behind.
Amex Platinum mirror card design by pool.
Nov. 6, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Amex Platinum Is Built for People Who Collect Experiences, Not Things

A premium card for people who value experiences over things. See how the Amex Platinum turns travel perks into unforgettable moments.
Mature man reads the label on a milk carton.
Nov. 6, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn up to 6% Cash Back on Groceries: Why Paying an Annual Fee Is Worth It

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred is our favorite grocery card of 2025, bar none. Learn how it can earn you hundreds a year in everyday rewards.
A woman and her dog doing yoga together in a living room.
Nov. 5, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Here Are 3 Amex Platinum Perks Yoga Moms Love

Get a combined $900 in credits to brands like Lululemon, Oura, and Equinox, all included with the upgraded Amex Platinum Card.
A couple sitting at a table and looking through paperwork together.
Nov. 5, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

No-Annual-Fee Balance Transfer Cards That Actually Help You Get Ahead

The Wells Fargo Reflect offers an intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for almost two whole years. Learn why else we love it as a top debt-erasing option.
A person unpacking fruits from a grocery bag into a bowl on the dining room table.
Nov. 5, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Grocery Credit Cards That Pay You Back No Matter Where You Shop

These rewards cards can earn you up to 6% back on your next grocery trip, no matter where you go. Read to learn which one is best for you today.