The Big Problem With Easy-to-Get Subprime Credit Cards
The First Premier Bank credit card is marketed as a solution for people with bad credit who can’t qualify for a “regular” card. And it’s definitely not a regular card.…
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Green Dot Enters the Secured Credit Card Market
Green Dot Bank, one of the largest issuers of prepaid debit cards, is getting into the credit card business, expanding the options available to those looking for credit cards for…
What Happens to My Credit Score When I Get a New Credit Card?
Whether you’re applying for your first credit card or adding another one to your wallet, getting a new credit card is a surefire way to build your credit history. But a…
From 300 to 850: Going From a Bad Credit Score to a Great One
As kids in school, we were judged on a letter basis — from A to F. As adults, we are judged by our three-digit credit scores that tell lenders, employers and companies…
How to Read Your Credit Card Statement
Your credit card statement, while not the most exciting document to cross your path on a regular basis, is important to understand. Ideally, you’ll review this document each month, so…
NerdWallet’s Roundups and Top Credit Cards
Best Balance Transfer and 0% Interest Credit Cards of 2016
Move your high-interest debt to a balance transfer credit card, and you’ll have ample time to pay it off interest-free — as long as 21 months, depending on the card. That could save you…
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards of 2016
Move your high-interest debt to a balance transfer credit card, and you’ll have ample time to pay it off interest-free — as long as 21 months, depending on the card. That could save you…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Union Credit Cards of 2016
Credit union credit cards aren’t known for huge sign-up bonuses and luxury perks, but the Nerds have found a few that can compete with some of the best credit cards on…
Top 10 Credit Card Deals of 2016
No one credit card can meet every consumer’s needs. Depending on how much debt you have, how you spend and your travel habits, you can choose from among several solid…
NerdWallet’s Best Unsecured Cards for Short Credit Histories, 2016
A short credit history is better than none, especially when it comes to getting approved for an unsecured credit card. With an unsecured card — that is, a card that doesn’t require…
Credit Card Reviews
Chase Slate® Editor’s Rating: 4.6 / 5 Applying for another credit card might seem foolish if you’re dealing with a pile of debt. But if you’re thinking about getting the…
American Express Blue Cash Preferred Review: Best in Class for Big Grocery Buyers
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Editor’s Rating: 4.4 / 5 The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express sits among the elite in cash-back credits cards and is…
Promos
Limited-Time Offer: 5% Cash Back on Travel for New AmEx Blue Cash Cardholders
The Blue Cash credit cards from American Express, best known for their top-notch grocery rewards, are now courting travelers as well. In addition to the cards’ regular sign-up bonuses, which…
Earn Free Uber Rides With Quicksilver Cards Until March 2017
Paying for an Uber trip with the right credit card could get you a step closer to a free ride. Capital One is partnering with rideshare company Uber to offer a…
Refinancing your student loans can save you money by lowering your interest rate. Plug your loan information into the calculator below to see how much you could save by refinancing.…
The Big Problem With Easy-to-Get Subprime Credit Cards
The First Premier Bank credit card is marketed as a solution for people with bad credit who can’t qualify for a “regular” card. And it’s definitely not a regular card.…
