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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.

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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 »

Chase Lets Cardholders Turn Rewards Points Into Investments

Chase Adds Investing Option for Ultimate Rewards Points

By: Andrew Allen • 9/21/2026

Chase cardholders can now turn their credit card points into cash to invest, giving Ultimate Rewards... Read More »

Navy Federal’s New 4X Travel Card Cuts Everyday Rewards

Navy Federal’s New 4X Travel Card Cuts Everyday Rewards

By: Andrew Allen • 9/17/2026

Navy Federal is giving military families a new way to earn more rewards on travel, but some members may... Read More »

Chase Doubles Aeroplan Card Fee — Here’s What Changes

Chase Doubles Aeroplan Card Fee — Here’s What Changes

By: Andrew Allen • 9/16/2026

The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card is adding richer rewards and automatic elite status, but its annual... Read More »

Only 23% Trust AI to Make Payments, Visa Survey Finds

Only 23% Trust AI to Make Payments, Visa Survey Finds

By: Andrew Allen • 9/15/2026

Consumers are using AI throughout the shopping process, but many aren’t ready to hand over the keys when... Read More »

Credit Card Surcharges Are Coming to More Home Repairs

Credit Card Surcharges Are Coming to More Home Repairs

By: Andrew Allen • 9/14/2026

People who call on a professional to service their air conditioners, furnaces, and other home systems or... Read More »

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