The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Adam West

News Editor
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.

Latest Posts

Worked On 992 Articles To Date
Visa Moves Beyond Payments With New Travel Platform

Visa Launches a New Way to Discover Travel Experiences

By: Andrew Allen 6/30/2026

Visa wants to be part of your vacation before you ever swipe, tap, or insert your card. The payments... Read More »

Chase Business Card Offers 200K Points to Big Spenders

Chase Business Card Offers 200K Points to Big Spenders

By: Lucy Lazarony 6/29/2026

Chase is making a big play for business owners who spend heavily on travel, advertising, and everyday... Read More »

This Week in Credit Cards: Chase Freedom Reveals New 5% Cash Back Categories

Chase Freedom Reveals New 5% Cash Back Categories

By: Andrew Allen 6/25/2026

Summer travel season is ramping up, and card issuers are rolling out fresh ways for consumers to earn... Read More »

This New Credit Card Gives Users a Shot at 100% Cash Back

This New Card Gives Users a Shot at 100% Cash Back

By: Andrew Allen 6/25/2026

Fintech rewards company Coverd has launched a new credit card that brings gamification to card rewards... Read More »

Wyndham Enters the Premium Card Arena With a 120K-Point Bonus

Wyndham Launches Premium Card With 120K-Point Bonus

By: Lucy Lazarony 6/24/2026

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is giving its credit card portfolio a makeover. The hotel’s four-card portfolio... Read More »

Income Drives a Growing Split in Credit Card Rewards and Credit Use

Credit Card Users Split by Income on Rewards and Credit

By: Andrew Allen 6/23/2026

Many people in the U.S. may think they have a solid grasp on the benefits of using a credit card. After... Read More »

Airport Lounge Boom Continues With New Opening in Portland

Lounge Boom Continues With New Opening in Portland

By: Lucy Lazarony 6/19/2026

Airport lounges are in demand and Alaska Airlines is opening a new one at Portland International Airport... Read More »

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America’s Midsize Cities

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America's Midsize Cities

By: Lynn Cadet 6/18/2026

If you follow any financial advice online, you might hear that a raise or increasing your income is the... Read More »

spinner