The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards
Friday, October 11, 2024
Zina Kumok
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Zina Kumok is a personal finance writer, certified financial health counselor, and certified student loan counselor. She works as a money coach helping people one on one at ConsciousCoins.com. Her advice has been featured in Lifehacker, FoxBusiness, Time Magazine, Investopedia, Forbes, and several other major financial brands. She paid off $28,000 worth of student loans in three years. She's a three-time Plutus Awards finalist for Best Personal Finance Contributor and a three-time speaker at FinCon, the premier financial media conference.

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What is a Cosigner? Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Shared Borrowing Responsibility

What is a Cosigner? Understanding Shared Borrowing Responsibility

My first car was a white Volkswagen Jetta, and I loved that car. I saved up for the... read more »

Zina Kumok 9/24/2024
What is an EMV Chip? A Guide to the Credit and Debit Card Security Feature

What is an EMV Chip? A Guide to the Credit Card Security Feature

When I got my first card with a little embedded metallic rectangle, I thought it... read more »

Zina Kumok 9/23/2024
What is Credit Monitoring? How to Safeguard Your Credit Reports & Scores

What is Credit Monitoring? Safeguard Your Reports & Scores

I definitely sympathize if you’re not much of a numbers person, but certain numbers... read more »

Zina Kumok 9/18/2024
What is Fraud Protection? A Look at How Credit Card Issuers Keep Cardholders Safe

What is Fraud Protection? How Issuers Keep Cardholders Safe

If you’ve ever experienced credit card fraud, you’re not alone. You are part of the... read more »

Zina Kumok 8/6/2024
8 Best 0% APR Business Credit Cards (2024)

8 Business Cards With 0% APR Promos

When you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you need a credit card that... read more »

Zina Kumok 10/16/2023
5 Credit Cards With DashPass Benefits (2024)

5 Best Cards With Free DashPass Benefits

When you’re a Chase cardholder, you can access a variety of benefits and perks. And... read more »

Zina Kumok 9/18/2023
5 Highest-Limit Citi Credit Cards (Aug. 2024)

5 Citi Cards With High Credit Limits

As the threat of recession hangs over the US economy, more people are relying on... read more »

Zina Kumok 9/11/2023
5 Best Credit Cards For Paying Car Insurance (Oct. 2024)

5 Best Cards for Paying Car Insurance

These days, you can put almost anything on a credit card. And if you’re like most... read more »

Zina Kumok 7/24/2023
5 Best Travel Credit Cards Reddit Users Love (Aug. 2024)

5 Best Travel Cards Redditors Love

When traveling abroad, there’s so much to pack. I always bring my favorite... read more »

Zina Kumok 7/13/2023
Average Credit Card Debt By US Household in 2024

The Average Credit Card Debt by US Household

As a result of inflation, stagnating salaries, and mass layoffs, among other... read more »

Zina Kumok 6/27/2023
Average Credit Card Debt by Country in 2024

The Average Credit Card Debt in Each Country

Almost every developed and emerging country uses credit cards these days. But when... read more »

Zina Kumok 6/27/2023
5 High-Limit Secured Credit Cards (2024)

5 Secured Cards With High Credit Limits

About 16% of Americans have poor credit, while another 14% have no credit. And... read more »

Zina Kumok 6/26/2023
7 Preapproval Credit Cards For Fair Credit (2024)

7 Cards For Fair Credit With Preapproval

About 18% of Americans have fair credit, which can make qualifying for a credit... read more »

Zina Kumok 5/24/2023
5 Best Credit Cards to Use at Sam’s Club (Oct. 2024)

5 Best Credit Cards to Use at Sam’s Club

At a time when grocery prices are still increasing, consumers looking to save money... read more »

Zina Kumok 5/18/2023
What is a Prepaid Card? How Reloadable Options Compare to Credit and Debit Cards

What Is a Prepaid Card & How Does It Work?

I’ve received countless prepaid cards as gifts over the years. I loved them because... read more »

Zina Kumok 4/12/2022