How to Choose a Student Credit Card
A student credit card can be perplexing. In some instances, you don’t have to be a student to apply for one. And in most cases, being a student doesn’t automatically…
Ellen Cannon
Ellen Cannon has covered personal finance issues for more than 20 years at Bloomberg and Bankrate.com. At Nerdwallet, she writes about credit cards from Wilmington, DE. When she's not helping consumers choose the best credit card, she's playing golf or cooking.
Posts by Ellen Cannon:
PayPal Users Should Think Twice About Extras Mastercard
PayPal had 210 million active accounts as of August 2017, and like most large businesses, it wants to keep its customers coming back. That’s why it lets users earn rewards with…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for September 2017
The eclipse has passed, summer vacation is an Instagram memory and the kiddos are back in school. Let’s brighten your September with the Nerds’ monthly credit card tips. Check your credit…
PayPal Cashback Mastercard Entices With High 2% Rewards, No Fee
If you’re a PayPal member, a new cash-back rewards card may tickle your wallet. PayPal members can now apply for a 2% flat-rate cash-back card that has few restrictions and…
Unwanted Credit Card? Request a Product Change
New credit cards, with better perks or rewards programs, come along frequently. You’d like to apply for one, but you don’t want to take the credit score hit. And you’ve already…
Bank of America to Unveil Premium Rewards Card
In September, Bank of America® will jump on the premium credit card bandwagon when it introduces the Bank of America® Premium Rewards card. The market for such products has exploded…
6 Ways to Optimize Your Credit Card’s Bonus Mall
If you use a rewards credit card to earn cash or points, you’re not alone. Eighty percent of credit card holders have at least one rewards card, according to Auriemma…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for August 2017
August is typically the steamiest month of the year in the U.S., and the Nerds have some cool credit card tips to help you weather the temperatures and make the most of…
Credit Card APR vs. Interest Rate: There’s No Difference
If you’re carrying a balance on a credit card rather than paying it off in full every month, it’s important to know the interest rate you’ll be charged. When you look at…
Citi Prestige Boosts Sign-Up Bonus to 75,000 Points
The rivalry among premium credit cards is hotter than ever, and the Citi Prestige® Card is upping the ante with the announcement of an increased sign-up bonus, a metal card and new…
