What to look for in a credit card for bad credit
Applying for a credit card with bad credit can be fraught. Here’s what to look for.
4 min read
Jan 11, 2024
Liliana Hall
Associate Editor
EXPERTISE
- Travel and rewards points
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin
Liliana is an editor and journalist with a background in feature writing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin where she wrote for The Daily Texan and interned at The Austin Chronicle and KUT.
Liliana joins the news and advice team from Austin, Texas as an updates editor. She hopes to help enhance her audience's financial literacy through facilitating clear, concise and timely content. Liliana has always had an interest in the points game when it comes to travel rewards and points. She has lived on three different continents and learned through trial and error what works best for her while abroad.
Liliana specializes in news literacy and strives to help news consumers with the tools they need to trust the information they seek out when it comes to personal finance, rewards, credit card debt and everything in between.
Liliana's latest articles
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How I’m paying off credit card debt, with the help of student loan forgiveness
I left college with student loan debt and credit card debt, now I’m catching up.
6 min read Sep 15, 2022
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How to get cash from a credit card at the ATM
Taking money out of a credit card at the ATM is one way to get cash quickly — but it’s costly.
5 min read Dec 04, 2024 -
What is a prepaid card and how does it work?
Prepaid cards can be used to make purchases much like a debit or credit card, but you only have access to the money you have loaded onto the card ahead of time.
5 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
How long does it take for my credit card payment to post?
Credit card payment processing times may vary, but tend to pass in just a few days.
3 min read Oct 03, 2023 -
Can I get a credit card without a Social Security number?
You may not need an SSN to access credit if you have a credit file or an ITIN.
4 min read Jul 31, 2023 -
What is a good credit utilization ratio?
It’s critical to keep your credit utilization ratio low, but how low is often a mystery to consumers.
4 min read Jun 23, 2023 -
How to prequalify for an Amex credit card
Checking for prequalification with Amex is easy with Bankrate’s CardMatch tool.
7 min read Jan 05, 2023 -
How to establish credit in the Hispanic and Latino community
The following guide provides resources about personal finance and building credit.
11 min read Oct 11, 2022 -
The average cost of Halloween
Halloween spending on costumes, decor and candy is expected to reach record levels.
6 min read Oct 07, 2022
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Buying a house in Utah: A how-to
Utah is a unique state with a highly competitive housing market. Here’s what to know when buying a home here.
9 min read Sep 12, 2022 -
How to protect your wallet from scams at the gas pump
With the price of gas rising, scams at the gas pump have become more common.
6 min read Sep 12, 2022 -
Mutual bank conversions: How to use your savings to access thrift stocks before they IPO
Here’s one oddball way to invest in bank IPOs along with the insiders.
4 min read Sep 12, 2022 -
Top reasons your issuer might close your credit card account
Card issuers may cancel a card for a few reasons. Here’s what you should know.
3 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
Buying a house in Virginia: A how-to
From D.C. suburbs to Atlantic beaches to the Blue Ridge mountains, Virginia has something for everyone.
9 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
What is a building inspector?
They’re pros who have the power to delay or shut down the building of your dream house.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Average cost of Greek life
Greek life can cost thousands, but for many students, it can be well worth the cost.
10 min read Aug 15, 2022 -
What is a real estate agent?
They’re the pro who helps you buy your dream home, or sell it.
7 min read Aug 12, 2022