The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards
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General Credit Cards

Explore general credit card information, comparisons, card details, choosing tips, pros and cons, basics, and customer service insights for smart financial decisions.

Explore the world of general credit cards with our comprehensive resources. Whether you’re comparing options, seeking specific card details, or navigating customer service, you’ll find valuable insights here. Discover tips for choosing the right card, understand the pros and cons, and learn how to effectively communicate with issuers. Dive into articles, FAQs, and research to make informed credit card decisions that suit your financial needs.

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Studies

Explore research on general credit cards to make informed choices. These studies cover debt, credit scores, and more, offering insights into selecting the right card, understanding pros and cons, and navigating customer service effectively.

Nearly 60% of Gen Z Wants Credit Card Companies to Go Green

By: Lynn Cadet 6/30/2025

Younger Americans are sending credit card companies a message: Go green, or get left behind. A new CardRates.com survey reveals that nearly 6 in 10 Gen Z... Read More »

Twice as Many Consumers Support the Capital One–Discover Merger Than Oppose It

By: Lynn Cadet 6/10/2025

Capital One finalized its long-awaited $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover on May 18, 2025, and now controls the largest share of the credit card issuing... Read More »

Study: 2 in 3 Millennials Hate Credit Cards

By: Alexandra Leslie 11/26/2014

Credit cards may be one of the best ways to build credit, but a new survey commissioned by Bankrate found the majority of one generation wants nothing to... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest industry news about general credit cards, from regulatory updates and market trends to company announcements. Understanding these developments is crucial for grasping the broader financial landscape and strategic shifts.

Amex Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

Amex Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

More Americans are struggling financially, but that hasn’t knocked American Express from the... Read More »

Andrew Allen 8/14/2026

Bilt Error Hits 1,800+ Clients as Some Credit Scores Plunge

Bilt Error Hits 1,800+ Clients as Some Credit Scores Plunge

Roughly 1,850 Bilt cardholders saw their credit scores drop by 50 or more points following an... Read More »

Andrew Allen 8/7/2026

Kroger Credit Card Is Going Away: What Cardholders Lose

Kroger Credit Card Is Going Away: What Cardholders Lose

The Kroger Rewards Mastercard will soon check out of cardholders’ wallets for good, and those... Read More »

Andrew Allen 8/5/2026

AI Favors $400-Plus Credit Cards Over Fee-Free Options

AI Favors $400-Plus Credit Cards Over Fee-Free Options

Ask an AI engine which credit card is best, and the answers may steer you toward some of the... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 8/4/2026

Discover Cardholders Move to Capital One: What to Know

Discover Cardholders Move to Capital One: What to Know

Discover cardholders are beginning their move to Capital One — but their Discover cards aren’t... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/30/2026

AmEx Says Its $895 Platinum Portfolio Is Fastest-Growing

AmEx Says Its $895 Platinum Portfolio Is Fastest-Growing

Based on its latest earnings report, the American Express Platinum Card revamp seems to be... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/28/2026