Credit Card Advice
Whether you are applying for your first credit card, looking for an addition to the cards that you already have, or just seeking expert advice on the best way to use your credit cards to maximize rewards and stay out of debt, we have articles that can help. Our mission is to help you meet your financial goals, and our team is dedicated to providing you with the education and resources that will make it possible for you to use credit cards to get to where you want to be. Explore hundreds of credit card advice articles below.
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Latest credit card advice articles
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How to get a free credit score
Many credit card issuers offer their customers free credit scores, and some even provide them to non-customers.
3 min read Dec 10, 2020 -
A guide to Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay opens up a lot of mobile payment options. All you need is the free app and your compatible Samsung device.
4 min read Dec 04, 2020 -
Navigating a holiday shopping season unlike any other
Two in five holiday shoppers are taking a different approach to gift-giving this year, according to a recent Chase survey. That includes 55 percent who plan to focus on quality rather than quantity and [...]
5 min read Nov 30, 2020 -
Denied: Many Americans have been turned down for credit in 2020
Millennials encounter higher rates of denial (for at least one financial product) compared to older generations.
6 min read Nov 23, 2020 -
Your guide to Chase Pay
If you’re looking for a convenient way to pay with a Chase card, Chase Pay may be the solution you’re looking for.
4 min read Nov 16, 2020 -
What is the shopping cart trick and does it still work in 2021?
The shopping cart trick sounds like a good way to avoid a hard credit pull, but does it really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the mythical shopping cart trick.
5 min read Nov 04, 2020 -
Poll: Most Americans lax about protecting personal data
Have you ever used your dog’s name as a password, hopped online at a coffee shop or tossed your credit card bill in the recycle bin? A new poll shows you’re not the only one taking these kinds of data [...]
5 min read Oct 28, 2020 -
September will be a key month for COVID credit card promotions
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, one of the silver linings in the credit card world has been the many “new normal” promotions that card issuers have rolled out. In June, a Bankrate survey found 81 percent [...]
3 min read Sep 01, 2020 -
3 surprises about credit cards and COVID-19
It has been about five months since the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. So far, there have been three credit card developments that have really surprised me. Keeping up with the bills Back in March, [...]
3 min read Aug 03, 2020 -
How to use a credit card chargeback to get refunded for canceled events
A chargeback on your credit card is one way to get a refund when your event is canceled.
4 min read May 27, 2020 -
Survey: Despite safety concerns, 64% of U.S. cardholders save their information online
Saving payment info online is convenient, but many Americans still worry about safety.
5 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Boost your credit score by self-reporting
A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin.
4 min read Sep 10, 2019 -
Confused about business credit cards? We’ve got the answers.
You could be on the hook for the debt, so weigh the costs and risks of a company card.
4 min read Sep 24, 2018 -
Does debt consolidation hurt credit?
You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 11, 2016