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A solid prepaid card—although kept nearly identical to Netspend cards—but upgrading to a debit or credit card is still worthwhile.
Your finances don’t have to be perfect, but they do need to consistently benefit you.
— India Davis
India is an Editor and joined the Bankrate team in 2021. No stranger to the highs and lows of debt and credit, she hopes to encourage people to explore all options on their financial literacy journey. She’s especially interested in creating content that offers debt relief guidance and Gen Z financial advice. She’s also developing a specialization in business credit cards for all types of small and medium business owners, from side hustlers to start-ups.
She began her editing career in 2016 at Georgia State University, becoming a Managing Editor for SAMLA News. She has also written for brands such as Business Insider and CNN with a focus on SEO and consumer-driven content.
When not working, India enjoys reading, finding new music, working on her master's degree and spending time with her dog.
India Davis wants you to know
India believes that the best credit card strategies stem from mindful and long-term thinking. For her, understanding her credit and its benefits didn’t happen overnight, but she made sure to look out for debt relief opportunities like 0% intro APR offers on credit cards and made sure to make on-time payments. This journey made her knowledgeable about the many ways to use credit cards to enjoy life without constant fear of debt.
India Davis’ recommended readings
Don’t Buy the Exercise Bike
Feeling Broke in a Bad Economy? How to Cope
Best Eco-Friendly Credit Cards
Your finances don’t have to be perfect, but they do need to consistently benefit you.
— India Davis
A solid prepaid card—although kept nearly identical to Netspend cards—but upgrading to a debit or credit card is still worthwhile.
As Gen Zers start exploring their financial independence, here are a few tips that can help minimize the cost of their next vacation.
The PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card could be helpful if you have bad credit and want to improve your score, but it comes with high rates and fees.
The Bank of America Consumer Payments Prepaid Card is unique because this card is given to you by a sponsor, whereas you can sign up for other types of prepaid debit cards yourself.
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Find out which Chase credit card is best for your spending habits.
The new and improved cash bonus provides more upfront value if you don’t need 0 percent APR, but this business rewards card still doesn't pack quite the same punch as others.
The Double Cash card helped ease me into the credit cards world and earn rewards without putting in too much effort.
Cash rewards cards with balance transfers offers generate budget savings, but be sure to compare all the details.
The Discover it Secured is a terrific choice if you have no credit history or a low score.
The Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards card offers 3 percent cash back on the category of your choice for no annual fee.
Sign up for the Capital One Platinum Card if you want to build credit without any distractions.