Sarah Gage

Managing Editor, Credit Cards

18

Years of experience

EXPERTISE

Credit cards
Rewards credit cards
Credit card debt
Debt management
Building credit

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

About the author

Sarah Gage is a managing editor on the Bankrate team. Sarah has more than 16 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about providing clear, concise information that helps people take control of their personal finances. Her finance writing has been featured by Entrepreneur, Tally and Happy Money, among others.

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys camping, hiking, and planning her next rewards travel trip.
Sarah wants you to know
Sarah’s first credit card was the Chase card she opened as a college freshman (before she knew that free pizza wasn’t the best sign-up bonus). She now uses a mix of cash back and travel cards and is always looking for new ways to maximize her rewards and redemptions.

Sarah Gage's recommended readings

How to maximize your credit card rewards
How to maximize cash back with your credit card
The pros and cons of travel credit cards

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

Sarah's latest articles

Is Kikoff a good way to build credit?

Where does Kikoff fit in the crowded landscape of credit building and rebuilding tools?

5 min read Apr 05, 2024
Survey: Would you go into debt to have fun this year? More than 1 in 3 Americans say they would

Many Americans plan to spend more — and even go into debt — for fun this year.

8 min read Apr 03, 2024
I’m a credit cards editor. Here’s why I’m (mostly) bullish on Robinhood’s first credit card.

Robinhood’s first credit card promises terrific cash back — but what’s the catch?

10 min read Mar 29, 2024
How credit cards can help you cope with travel troubles

Credit card travel insurance benefits can help you navigate delays and cancellations

4 min read Mar 29, 2024
Young people are more likely to repay credit card debt with extra work hours or a side hustle

Young people with credit card debt are cutting expenses and working more to repay it.

6 min read Mar 25, 2024
U.S. states unequally burdened by credit card debt

The burden of credit card debt is not felt equally across all states, per new data.

5 min read Mar 25, 2024
Best credit cards with buy now, pay later options

You’ve probably noticed more “buy now, pay later” options available while you’re online shopping.

9 min read Mar 15, 2024
2 in 3 Americans with debt are chasing credit card rewards

Should Americans with debt chase credit card rewards? The majority say yes.

5 min read Mar 11, 2024