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13 Highest Cash Back Credit Cards

13 Cards with the Highest Cash Back Rates

Credit cards with purchase rewards are a great way to get a little something back for... read more »

Adam West 11/19/2019
3 Ways to Avoid Purchase Interest Charges on Credit Cards

3 Ways to Avoid Purchase Interest Charges

There’s an old saying, “If you dance to the music, you have to pay the piper.” Many... read more »

Adam West 11/18/2019
24 Heaviest Credit Cards of 2023

24 Heaviest Credit Cards

The heaviest credit cards are metal rather than plastic, giving them an air of... read more »

Eric Bank 11/15/2019
Understanding Credit Cards: A Beginner’s Guide

Understanding Credit Cards: A Beginner’s Guide

Similar to your first job, car or apartment, your first credit card is an important... read more »

Marcie Geffner 11/13/2019
15 Best Rewards Credit Cards with No Annual Fee

15 Best Rewards Cards with No Annual Fees

There’s a reason why everyone wants to know what the best rewards credit cards with... read more »

Matt Walker 11/12/2019
6 Capital One® Business Credit Card Reviews

6 Capital One® Business Credit Card Reviews

We’ve all heard and have come to recognize the tagline “What’s in your wallet?” It’s... read more »

Matt Walker 11/8/2019
10 Best Credit Cards to Use at Gas Stations in 2023

2023’s Best Cards to Use at Gas Stations

Driving is America’s great pastime. Of course, driving requires regular stops at a... read more »

Eric Bank 11/6/2019
15 Best Contactless Credit Cards

15 Best Contactless Credit Cards

Imagine you’ve just arrived at your favorite coffee shop on a Monday morning. The... read more »

Anna Baluch 11/5/2019
10 Best Major Credit Cards of 2023

10 Best Major Credit Cards

Several important factors separate the best major credit cards from several good... read more »

Adam West 11/4/2019
10 Best Credit Cards for Buying a Car

10 Best Credit Cards for Buying a Car

Has it ever occurred to you that you could use a credit card to buy a car? Astute... read more »

Eric Bank 10/31/2019
12 Best Credit Cards for High Spenders

12 Best Cards for High Spenders

Maybe you’re planning a lengthy overseas trip or a major home remodel and need a... read more »

Adam West 10/30/2019
8 Best Credit Cards to Use at Costco

8 Best Cards to Use at Costco

In the interest of full disclosure, I am one of the more than 100 million people who... read more »

Eric Bank 10/28/2019
Can You Get Cash Back on a Credit Card? 3 Steps

3 Steps to Getting Cash Back on a Credit Card

Cash back is one of the most popular forms of credit card rewards on the market... read more »

Adam West 10/25/2019
9 Best Cards: Discover Vs. Capital One Vs. Chase

Discover Vs. Capital One Vs. Chase

A significant chunk of the credit card market belongs to the Discover-Capital... read more »

Eric Bank 10/24/2019
Is it Bad to Cancel a Credit Card?

Is it Bad to Cancel a Credit Card?

You may eventually want to purge one, some, or even all of your credit card accounts... read more »

Erica Sandberg 10/23/2019
13 Best Credit Cards for Cruises

13 Best Cards for Earning Cruise Rewards

Before airplanes regularly dotted the skies and automobiles congested the highways... read more »

Matt Walker 10/21/2019
3 Ways to Get a Credit Card Limit Increase without Asking

3 Ways to Get an Automatic Credit Limit Increase

Lots of good things are free just for asking, and some good things may be free even... read more »

Marcie Geffner 10/16/2019
5 Tips to Increase Your Credit Card Approval Odds

5 Tips to Increase Your Credit Approval Odds

It’s easy to apply for a credit card online. Find a card you like, fill in your... read more »

John Ulzheimer 10/15/2019
9 Best Credit Cards for High Credit Scores

9 Best Cards for High Credit Scores

You’ve paid all your bills on time, kept your balances low, applied for and opened... read more »

Anna Baluch 10/11/2019
17 Best Credit Cards for Domestic Travel in 2023

17 Credit Cards with Domestic Travel Perks

Everyone has different travel goals — but not every travel credit card can help you... read more »

Matt Walker 10/9/2019
6 Credit Strategies to Help You Financially Prepare for the Holidays

6 Credit Strategies to Prepare for the Holidays

Although we just welcomed fall, it’s time to start planning for the winter holidays... read more »

Andrea Woroch 10/7/2019
15 Best Credit Cards for New Credit Users

15 Best Cards for New Credit Users

They say it’s not about how you start a race, but rather how you finish it — but that... read more »

Adam West 10/4/2019
14 Best Credit Cards For Free Hotel Stays

14 Best Cards for Free Hotel Stays

Hotel accommodations are one of the biggest travel-related expenses. Whether you’re... read more »

Adam West 10/2/2019
21 Best Credit Cards for Shopping

21 Best Cards for Shopping

Most people have experienced heading out to the supermarket, a department store, or... read more »

Matt Walker 9/27/2019

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