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What is an Unsecured Card? A Guide to Traditional Credit Cards and Their Rates, Terms, and Limits

What is an Unsecured Card? A Guide to Traditional Credit Cards and Their Rates, Terms, and Limits

Chances are that, like me, you have an unsecured credit card or two in your wallet. Or maybe you're interested in getting one for the first time. These accounts are great to have because, unlike their secured card cousins, you don't need to submit any cash to the financial institution to guarantee the credit line. Instead, the issuer grants you a credit card based on your past credit history, credit scores, and overall financial circumstances. Most credit cards are unsecured, so... read more »

What Are Credit Card Points? Everything You Need to Know About Earning and Redeeming Rewards

What Are Credit Card Points? Everything You Need to Know About Earning and Redeeming Rewards

I can only imagine how farmers feel when they finally reap a bountiful crop and take it to market after months of hard work. While I don’t know for sure, I imagine it is similar to how I feel when I gather up my credit card points and redeem them for something sweet.  Credit card points are rewards you earn when you use certain credit cards to make purchases. You can redeem points for items such as travel, cash back, or gift cards. The more you spend, the more points you rack... read more »

9 Best Instant Approval Credit Cards With No Deposit (Aug. 2024)

9 Best Instant Approval Credit Cards With No Deposit (Aug. 2024)

A credit card that does not require a deposit is unsecured. Many unsecured cards are available, but not all provide instant approval. Instant approval means the issuer will give an immediate decision and, if favorable, will mail the card soon after approving the account. We review below the best unsecured credit cards with instant approval, grouping them by their required credit scores.  Navigate This Article: Best for Good Credit ... read more »

9 Best 0% APR No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards (Aug. 2024)

9 Best 0% APR No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards (Aug. 2024)

Credit card companies try to understand how to appeal to every different consumer segment. And one of those segments is frugal individuals who don’t want to give card issuers any more money than necessary. If you fall into this category, you’ll enjoy reading about credit cards that never impose an annual fee and waive interest charges for a year or longer. Best yet: All these cards offer excellent rewards and benefits. Best Credit Card Offers With No Annual Fee or Interest ... read more »

9 Credit Cards With the Most Bonus Points (Aug. 2024)

9 Credit Cards With the Most Bonus Points (Aug. 2024)

I find it impossible to spend less than $300 on my weekly grocery shopping trip, even though my cart is only half full. But knowing that my credit card awards me triple points takes away some of the sting.  If you use credit cards, you may as well use the ones that offer the most bonus points. Here, we review the cards that offer the biggest rewards when you sign up — and when you make purchases.  Adding one or more of these cards to your wallet can reduce the sticker... read more »

5 Credit Cards With DashPass Benefits (Aug. 2024)

5 Credit Cards With DashPass Benefits (Aug. 2024)

When you’re a Chase cardholder, you can access a variety of benefits and perks. And one of the best benefits of a Chase card is a free DashPass membership. DashPass is DoorDash’s monthly subscription service that allows hungry customers to save money on delivery fees and services. You may also get a $5 monthly credit on eligible DoorDash purchases, depending on which Chase card you have.    If you’re interested in free DashPass, keep reading to see which... read more »

Should I Use My Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

Should I Use My Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

Credit card debt is rising in America. In fact, a report from LendingTree found that US consumers carry $925 billion in credit card debt as of the third quarter of 2022, which is up $38 billion since the beginning of the year. Paying off debt is an important financial step most Americans know they need to take, but figuring out how to do it is where most people struggle. But if you have money in savings, you may be wondering whether you should use it to shrink your card balances.... read more »