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Adam West

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Adam West

About The Author

Adam has interviewed over 1,000 finance experts since joining the CardRates team in 2016. He spearheads industry news coverage related to helping consumers achieve greater financial literacy and improved credit. He has more than 12 years of storytelling, editing, and design experience in print and online journalism and is most knowledgeable in the areas of credit scores, financial products and services, and the banking industry.

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6 Best Pet Credit Cards for Vet Bills and Supplies  (Nov. 2026)

Best Pet Credit Cards for Vet Bills and Supplies

By: Jon McDonald • 11/5/2026

My 13-year-old dog has a chronic condition. It’s completely manageable, but requires regular trips to the... Read More »

18 Extraordinary Inflation Statistics for 2026

18 Extraordinary Inflation Statistics

By: Andrew Allen • 10/12/2026

Inflation can be one of those economic forces that a person can feel eating away at their finances, often... Read More »

20 Eye-Opening Identity Theft Statistics (2026)

20 Eye-Opening Identity Theft Statistics

By: Andrew Allen • 10/7/2026

Anyone who’s ever been a victim of identity theft knows what a hassle it can be. Even if you don’t end up... Read More »

U.S. Bank’s New Business Cards Offer Bonuses Up to $1K

U.S. Bank’s New Business Cards Offer Bonuses Up to $1K

By: Andrew Allen • 10/1/2026

Running a business in 2026 can be full of challenges, but U.S. Bank is offering two new credit cards... Read More »

Venmo Rewrites Credit Card Rewards for New Applicants

Venmo Rewrites Credit Card Rewards for New Applicants

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/30/2026

Venmo is offering two very different rewards programs based on when customers receive approval for its... Read More »

OnePay Lets Teens Build Credit History Starting at Age 16

OnePay Lets Teens Build Credit History Starting at Age 16

By: Andrew Allen • 9/29/2026

OnePay has launched a family banking program that lets teens use a parent or guardian’s secured Builder... Read More »

Nu Begins U.S. Rollout of 1.5% Cash Back Credit Card

Nu Begins U.S. Rollout of 1.5% Cash Back Credit Card

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/2026

One of Latin America’s biggest banking names is making its U.S. debut. Nu is rolling out a credit card... Read More »

Chase Sapphire Reserve Turns 10 With New Travel Offers

Chase Sapphire Reserve Turns 10 With New Travel Offers

By: Andrew Allen • 9/23/2026

Chase is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Sapphire Reserve credit card by providing cardholders... Read More »

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