Credit Card Articles

American Express cards provide attractive perks, but you may not qualify with a high credit score alone. Here's why.

Want more leg room on your next international flight? Even if you don't have elite status, see how the best travel credit cards can help upgrade your seat.

Several credit cards earn 5% back on everyday spending. Read on to learn which five deserve a place in your wallet.

Securing the right credit card for your college student can be a money-saving measure. See what the Chase Freedom Rise credit card has to offer.

While the Prime Store Card isn't as robust as the Prime Visa, it's better suited for some people. Learn when you should get the Prime Store Card over the Prime Visa.

American Express is accepted in far more places than it used to be. But it hasn't quite caught up with Visa and Mastercard. Learn what you should know.

The average American consumer has just shy of four credit cards, but that number is not right for everyone. Find out why one writer sticks with eight.

Want to make the most of your Amex Platinum card? Read on for four steps that can help you cover this card's steep annual fee.

One of the best student credit cards is currently running a valuable welcome offer. See which card it is and learn about its other perks to see if it's right for you.

Discover offers some of the most popular cards in the U.S., but they're not accepted everywhere. Here are three places that won't accept Discover as payment.

Having poor credit could make it difficult to rent a home. But you may have more options than you'd think in that scenario -- read on to learn more.

Is it worth the extra money to fly business class? Not always. Here are some situations where a business-class upgrade may be worth the additional cost.

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to shop. Keep reading for a few insider tips to get the most for less from this unique grocery store.

Cash back credit cards can directly save you money. Read on for one writer's go-to move with these cards.

Bank of America credit cards are easy to manage and come with nice welcome bonuses. See why I like its travel credit card -- and talk it up to friends.

Getting the Amex Platinum Card for free might sound like a dream come true. Here are three ways to make it happen.

The Amex CEO has signaled that more fee hikes could be on the horizon. Learn what this means for American Express cardholders.

Travel insurance can save you thousands of dollars. Did you know that some credit cards give you built-in travel insurance? Here's how it works.

Getting your teen a credit card could set them up for success. Learn about these top picks to help your child build a financial future.

Poor credit might prevent you from getting a loan. But what about a new job? Read on to find out.

It's natural to want to save money when flying. But read to see why choosing the cheapest fare might backfire on you.

The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card has useful benefits for a reasonable annual fee. Learn about this Citi card's most unique perks to see if it's right for you.

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred Card is known for its gas and grocery rewards. Check out its most unique perks to see what makes it special.

A huge benefit of using credit cards is to reap the rewards. Read on to make sure you're not missing out.

Are your credit cards serving your needs? Read on to see why a downgrade could make sense if they're not.