Credit Card Reward News & Promos

Amex Bluebird Offers Check-Writing, FDIC Insurance. It’s a BFD.

March 26, 2013

The Bluebird just got better: American Express and Walmart just announced a series of changes to make the prepaid card more versatile, safer and more checking-account-like: Accounts are now FDIC-insured, removing one of the biggest [...]

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5% Cashback Categories for Q2 2013: Freedom, Dividend and Discover It

March 15, 2013

Well, it’s about that time again: we’ve sprung forward, the first day of spring is nearly upon us, and the 5% cash back cards have announced their bonus categories for Q2 2013. The Big Three [...]

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Credit Card Industry News

CFPB Opens Door for Excessive Credit Card Fees with Revised Rule

March 27, 2013

Today, the CFPB announced that it would reinterpret a rule protecting credit cardholders against excessive first-year fees, a move that heavily favors bad-credit lenders over consumers. In the wake of credit cards that charged hundreds [...]

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CTA Announces Ventra Card: Why You Should Look Askance

March 26, 2013

Recently, the Chicago Transit Authority announced a new all-purpose transit card: the Ventra, which can be used for CTA and Pace bus and train rides. You can also use the Ventra card for everyday purchases [...]

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Credit Card Reviews

United Mileage Plus Explorer: The United Credit Card Impresses

May 22, 2013

The United MileagePlus Explorer is the best thing to come out of the Continental-United merger: with 40,000 bonus points on the table and perks both quantifiable and not, the new United credit card is ideal [...]

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Capital One Venture Card: The King of 2% Rewards Cards

March 27, 2013

The Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card is one of the best travel rewards cards on the market today. It’s one of the very few that give a full 2% rewards on all purchases, and comes [...]

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NerdWallet's Roundups and Top Credit Cards

NerdWallet’s Best Travel Credit Cards, Spring 2013

March 20, 2013

Looking for free flights, hotel stays and constant rewards? With a travel card, you could take advantage of some awesome rewards like nights at top tier hotels, access to exclusive airport lounges, and free flights [...]

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NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Signup Bonus Offers of 2013

March 18, 2013

Looking to make a quick $300, $500 or even $600? We’ve assembled a list of the best credit card offers of 2013, from hundreds of dollars to airline flights to hotel stays – all free [...]

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Our Best Credit & Finance Tips

Q&A: What’s the Best Business Credit Card for Home Improvement?

May 22, 2013

  I have an established construction business and need a credit card expenses such as home improvement stores and paying for gas. However, I do not want my social security number to be attached to [...]

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Q&A: What’s the Best Credit Card for a New Small Business?

May 15, 2013

NerdWallet, I just started my business and I need a credit card that will earn rewards. I will be buying supplies for the new office and will be doing some travel. What’s the best card [...]

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