Ben is a former credit card specialist for NerdWallet who wrote card reviews and comparisons and covered credit-related issues affecting consumers.
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…
Credit cards aren’t for everyone. But when used properly, they can provide rewards and perks you can’t get anywhere else — benefits that you can get without spending any extra…
Applying for a credit card and being denied doesn’t help your confidence — or your credit. Every application creates a hard inquiry on your credit report, which can knock points off your…
When applying for a credit card, you generally shouldn’t expect to be able to use it immediately upon approval. But if you need the new card for an upcoming large purchase or vacation,…
Credit cards are a convenient alternative to carrying cash — as long as merchants accept them. And that can depend on which of the four main U.S. payment networks your…
Sam’s Club customers will soon no longer have to make sure they bring the right card with them to shop. The retailer has announced that it will begin accepting Visa credit cards…
Fidelity Investments is switching its popular 2% cash-back credit card from American Express card to Visa — a shift that will benefit cardholders by giving them more places to use…
If you’re applying for your first credit card or trying to rebuild bad credit, adding a co-signer to your credit card application could improve your chances of getting approved. A…
Many consumers believe that to get a high credit score, you need to carry a balance on your credit cards from month to month, paying interest along the way. But…
Aw Nerds! Looks like this article is out of date. See our American Express Membership Rewards program review for redemption options. American Express has teamed up with home- and apartment-rental…
