Ben is a former credit card specialist for NerdWallet who wrote card reviews and comparisons and covered credit-related issues affecting consumers.
Applying for a credit card is as simple as entering your information into an online form and clicking “submit.” But getting approved for a credit card? For some, it requires a little know-how and…
Using a credit card has a direct influence on the most important factors that go into your credit score. So getting a credit card and using it regularly and responsibly is one of the…
If you’re in the market for a loan, your credit score is one of the biggest factors that lenders consider, but it’s just the start. Lenders like to see an…
If you’re a small-business owner who travels regularly, using the right credit card for your expenses can translate into serious savings on your trips. The and the are among the best choices available…
When you’re applying for a loan, every point in your credit score counts. If you have a negative error on your credit reports, you may not be eligible for as low…
The average indebted American household had $132,086 credit card, mortgage and student loan debt, a 2015 NerdWallet study found. With the amount that consumers owe increasing each year, you might think…
Using a cash back credit card for your business can push a few more dollars down to your bottom line, which is always a good thing. The and the are among…
Going to a restaurant is generally more expensive than cooking at home, but if you like to eat out, signing up for a dining rewards program can help make the…
Aldi, a low-cost supermarket chain with nearly 1,500 locations nationwide, recently announced that it had begun accepting credit cards on the four major U.S. payment networks: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. The…
After JetBlue and American Express parted ways in 2015, the low-cost airline partnered with Barclaycard to replace the . While Barclaycard has yet to issue a card for new applicants, it recently announced a…
