The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Linsey Knerl
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Linsey Knerl is a finance author and public speaker with a passion for helping everyday families earn more and live better. Her work can be seen in Investopedia, PC Mag, The Christian Science Monitor, TIME, Wise Bread, Next Avenue, MSN Money, and numerous other leading outlets. Her expertise lies in business economics, credit scores and reports, and saving and budgeting. Linsey has shared her financial knowledge with audiences at SXSW, FinCon, and the ASJA annual NYC convention.

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Visa® Black Card Requirements (And 5 Other High-Limit Cards)

What Are the Requirements for a Visa Black Card?

If you’re looking for information on Visa Black Card requirements, you’ve come to... read more »

Linsey Knerl 10/27/2020
How to Get a Black Card – American Express® Requirements (April 2024)

How to Get a "Black Card"

If you’ve heard the buzz surrounding the American Express® “Black Card,” you... read more »

Linsey Knerl 10/17/2020
How to Transfer a Credit Card Balance (+7 Best 0% Offers) – April 2024

How to Transfer a Credit Card Balance

If you’ve used credit cards for a significant amount of time, you’ve likely been... read more »

Linsey Knerl 7/7/2017
How to Use a Credit Card: 5 Ways to Do So Wisely (Feb. 2024)

How to Use a Credit Card to Build Credit Wisely

Many consumers assume they know how to use a credit card (swipe and go, right?) —... read more »

Linsey Knerl 6/16/2017
What is Credit Card APR? 9 Best 0% APR Cards (April 2024)

What is APR on a Credit Card?

If you’ve been considering applying for a new credit card, you’ve likely heard a... read more »

Linsey Knerl 5/30/2017
13 Coolest Credit Card Designs (Feb. 2024)

13 Cool Credit Cards Every Wallet Wants

When most of us choose a credit card, design is rarely at the top of our minds... read more »

Linsey Knerl 4/27/2017
15 of the World’s Most Exclusive Credit Cards (Feb. 2024)

15 of the World’s Most Exclusive Credit Cards

Credit cards are not created equally. That means it is always in your best interest... read more »

Linsey Knerl 2/14/2017
3 FAQs: ATM Card vs. Debit Card vs. Credit Card (April 2024)

3 Key Differences — ATM Card vs. Debit Card vs. Credit Card

Having plastic in your wallet is almost a necessity these days. Not only is it... read more »

Linsey Knerl 6/8/2016
Capital One® Credit Steps Program (3 Things to Know)

Capital One® Credit Steps: 3 Things to Know

Getting approved for a credit card is a great first step toward building credit and... read more »

Linsey Knerl 4/28/2016
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card VS. Discover it® (4 Key Differences)

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card VS. Discover it®

If you have taken good care of your credit, you may be in the position to choose... read more »

Linsey Knerl 3/14/2016
3 Best Capital One Cards for Beginners (April 2024)

Best Capital One Card for Beginners

Capital One is a leading credit card company with a wide range of cards, so... read more »

Linsey Knerl 12/17/2015
What Happens to Credit Card Debt During Bankruptcy?

What Happens to Credit Card Debt During Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy isn’t as popular an option as it used to be for dealing with debt. While... read more »

Linsey Knerl 4/27/2015