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

How to financially prepare and recover from a natural disaster

Natural disasters can lead to financial disaster. Here’s how to minimize damage.

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Are elite credit cards worth it?

Elite credit cards come with generous rewards and perks but hefty annual fees.

5 min read Oct 11, 2023
Can a merchant store my credit card details without permission?

Merchants will ask permission to store card details because of security standards

3 min read Oct 09, 2023
More consumers are showing signs of financial distress

High inflation, high interest and other factors are straining Americans’ finances.

3 min read Oct 06, 2023
72% of higher earners are in credit card debt for at least a year: What is the best way to attack your credit card debt?

As surprising as it sounds, high earners tend to carry debt longer. Here’s why.

6 min read Sep 27, 2023
Remote work is changing how we travel: How credit cards can help you be a digital nomad

The rise in remote work has changed the way we travel. Here’s what that means.

6 min read Sep 27, 2023
From scroll to shop: How to wisely navigate impulse buying, especially on credit cards

Impulse buying can quickly lead to excess credit card debt. Here’s how to avoid it.

7 min read Sep 26, 2023
2023 first-time credit card statistics

Here’s what first-time cardholders should know about credit cards.

9 min read Sep 19, 2023