The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Erica Sandberg
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Erica Sandberg is a consumer finance expert and journalist whose articles and insights are featured in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, MarketWatch, Forbes, and MSN Money.

An experienced media host, she's led many financial programs, including her podcast, "Adventures With Money." She's appeared on Fox, CNN, "EconTalk" and "The Dr. Drew Podcast," and has been the resident money and credit authority for KRON-4 News in San Francisco for more than 10 years. Her book "Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families" was first released in 2008, and the 2017 edition is out now.

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7 Financial Tasks to Automate Now

7 Financial Tasks to Automate Now

If you’re like most people, life is busy with everything from work to family to... read more »

Erica Sandberg 3/5/2024
Credit Cards vs. BNPL Services: What to Know in 2024

Credit Cards vs. BNPL Services

Payment options for consumer goods and services abound. Credit cards are most... read more »

Erica Sandberg 2/12/2024
25 Shocking Credit Card Processing Statistics (2024)

25 Credit Card Processing Statistics

When you use your credit card to pay for purchases online or in a store, or to... read more »

Erica Sandberg 11/27/2023
21 Startling Credit Card Data Breach Statistics (2024)

21 Startling Credit Card Data Breach Statistics

Rolex watches, diamonds, precious art? In aggregate, such items are not nearly as... read more »

Erica Sandberg 10/10/2023
14 Things College Students Must Know Before Opening Their First Credit Card

14 Things Students Must Know About Credit Cards

On your way to college and haven’t opened a credit card yet? This is the perfect... read more »

Erica Sandberg 8/24/2023
17 Money-Saving & Credit-Building Credit Card Hacks

17 Money-Saving & Credit-Building Hacks

So you want to get the most out of your credit card? Great! You can do several... read more »

Erica Sandberg 8/10/2023
6 Ways AI is Changing the Credit Card Industry

6 Ways AI is Changing the Credit Card Industry

It seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and how this... read more »

Erica Sandberg 7/10/2023
Average Credit Card Debt by State in 2024

The Average Credit Card Debt in Each State

Carrying over credit card debt from one month to the next is a common practice... read more »

Erica Sandberg 6/27/2023
8 Times Not to Use Your Credit Card

8 Times Not to Use Your Credit Card

You opened a credit card so you could use it, not for it to gather dust. You can... read more »

Erica Sandberg 4/13/2023
What Is Credit Card Refinancing? 6 Ways to Lower Rates (March 2024)

What Is Credit Card Refinancing?

Carrying over credit card obligations from one month to the next can be an... read more »

Erica Sandberg 3/16/2023
6 Ways to Pay Student Loans With a Credit Card (March 2024)

6 Ways to Pay Student Loans With a Credit Card

If you have significant student loan debt, you’re in good company. According to... read more »

Erica Sandberg 2/7/2023
15 Credit Card Tips & Tricks from Experts (Feb. 2024)

15 Credit Card Tips & Tricks

Using a credit card advantageously is within everybody’s capability. You just need... read more »

Erica Sandberg 1/10/2023
Credit Cards After Death: Here’s What Happens

Credit Cards After Death: What Happens?

There are many myths surrounding credit card debt, and a fair number concern what... read more »

Erica Sandberg 12/14/2022
5 Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Options

5 Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Options

There is nothing quite like being forgiven. Maybe you hurt a friend, and they told... read more »

Erica Sandberg 11/3/2022
20 Things You Didn’t Know Your Credit Card Could Do

20 Things You Didn't Know About Your Card

The most basic function of a credit card is that it allows you to purchase things... read more »

Erica Sandberg 10/3/2022
Credit Card Ownership By Age, Income, Gender & Race in 2024

Card Ownership By Age, Income, Gender & Race

Data on who applies for and receives certain credit cards and what they do with... read more »

Erica Sandberg 9/19/2022
Which Credit Card Companies Provide the Best Credit Cards? (March 2024)

Which Card Companies Have the Best Credit Cards?

Choosing a credit card can be a confusing process. Not only are there a huge number... read more »

Erica Sandberg 8/17/2022
Does Applying For a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit? 

Does Applying For a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit? 

To get a credit card in your own name, you’ll need to complete and submit an... read more »

Erica Sandberg 7/18/2022
6 Great Reasons to Use a 0% APR Deal (March 2024)

6 Great Reasons to Use a 0% APR Deal

Credit cards that offer 0% APR deals to new cardholders can be compelling. There... read more »

Erica Sandberg 6/2/2022
5 Ways to Use Credit Card Rewards to Buy Airline Tickets (Feb. 2024)

5 Ways to Use Rewards to Buy Airline Tickets

No matter your destination, the price of airline tickets can be steeper than you... read more »

Erica Sandberg 5/4/2022