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

Approval Odds: Your key to a successful credit card application

Approval Odds helps you know which cards you’re most likely to be approved for.

3 min read Jul 27, 2023
How your credit cards can help during a recession

A strategy for turning your credit cards into recession survival tools.

7 min read Jul 13, 2023
Credit card market share statistics

Who are the winners and losers in the U.S. credit card market? Let’s take a look.

5 min read Jul 06, 2023
Debit or credit cards for kids: A guide for parents

Is your child ready for a kid’s credit card or kid’s debit card? Here’s how to know.

8 min read Jul 05, 2023
Is Experian Boost worth it?

Experian Boost is a credit-building tool that lets you use alternative data to boost your score. It’s free to use and boosts scores by 12 points on average, yet there are a few downsides to consider [...]

6 min read Jun 22, 2023
Credit card statistics by race and ethnicity

Racial disparities persist in some Americans’ credit scores and debt balances.

6 min read Jun 07, 2023
Solo female travel: How to keep yourself and your finances safe

Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

10 min read Jun 02, 2023
Average cost of childcare in 2023

Child care costs are on the rise. Here’s how much you can expect to pay, plus a few ways to save.

8 min read May 29, 2023