Credit Card Articles

Is the clock ticking down until your next international trip? Don't get caught with an outdated passport -- see if you can renew your U.S. passport online.

Need to pay for a dental procedure without draining your savings? You may want to get a 0% APR credit card. Find out how this payment strategy can be a win.

Summer can bring big expenses, but it can also offer great opportunities to earn credit card rewards. Here's how to maximize yours.

An annual fee isn't always worth paying -- but some cards really are worth it. Read on for one writer's favorite Amex offering.

Rewards credit cards can help you monitor your spending, get purchase protection, and earn points or cash back. Read on for one writer's top three cash rewards cards.

TSA PreCheck can save you time and aggravation at the airport. And it's cheaper than you might think. Here's what you need to know about this service.

Love your pets? Of course you do! Keep reading for one cat-loving writer's favorite credit card options for pet expenses.

Buying a house is just the beginning. Read on to discover which two credit cards are helping one writer earn cash back on furnishings and more.

The annual fee for an Amex Platinum Card is pretty steep. Read on to see how you can enjoy great travel benefits for less.

Business-class airfare can add quite a bit to your travel costs. Check out when it's worth spending extra (or tapping into your miles) to fly this way.

Are you stuck wondering if you should apply for your own credit card? Here's what to consider so you make the best decision.

Want to travel this summer without draining your wallet? Use credit card rewards. Find out how to use credit card rewards to take a trip.

Explore how to maximize your Chase points for travel, shopping, and more. Here's how to start redeeming wisely today.

Struggling with credit card debt? Follow these practical steps for getting out of credit card debt, including automating payments and using the avalanche method.

The average credit card balance is $8,483 and the average interest rate is 21.59%. Read on to see what this can tell us about interest paid.

Of all the benefits I get for reaching a high elite status level, there's one I don't want to do without. Here's why a certain type of first-class upgrade is my favorite perk.

Seeing the world can get expensive, but it doesn't have to drain your bank account. Find out a few items that will cost you a little but save you a lot.

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.