How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud
A stolen credit card number is unlikely to cost you money, but it can be a major hassle, which is why it’s worth taking steps to prevent fraud in the…
Gregory Karp
Gregory Karp is a credit cards writer for NerdWallet. He has been a newspaper reporter and editor, has written two personal finance books and created the Spending Smart syndicated newspaper column, which ran from 2003 to 2014. He previously was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune, covering consumer issues, airlines, retail and other business news topics. He likes fantasy baseball, pocket billiards and sandwiches.
Posts by Gregory Karp:
How to Handle Credit Card Bills During an Emergency
As victims of Hurricane Harvey deal with personal devastation, including property loss and the prospect of a lengthy recovery, paying credit card bills probably won’t be a priority. But making…
How to Choose an Airline Credit Card
The first step in choosing an airline credit card is determining whether it’s the right type of card for you. You have other options, notably a general travel credit card.…
Should Credit Card Perks Coax You to Go Steady With a Bank?
Banks are increasingly using credit card rewards to woo consumers into long-term relationships, allowing them to sell other financial services. But why remain faithful to one bank for everything: checking,…
How to Make Sense of Your Credit Card Number
Here’s a fun trick to entertain friends and win bar bets: Guess the first number on somebody’s credit card tucked away in their wallet. You can do that because credit card…
Why Are Credit Card Interest Rates So High?
Credit card interest rates might seem outrageous, some stretching beyond a 20% annual percentage rate, far higher than mortgages or auto loans. The reason for the seemingly high rates goes…
American Airlines Touts Its Citi AAdvantage Gold Card
American Airlines and Citi have increased marketing recently for the lightly touted Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold World Elite™ Mastercard®. It’s the least expensive version of the airline card and comes with…
How to Read the Fine Print of Credit Card Offers
After narrowing your credit card choices, by using a NerdWallet tool or any other method, it’s time to wade into the fine print of the deal. That’s where you’ll find…
Bank of America Preferred Rewards: More Rewards With Every Swipe
Bank of America® offers competitive rewards credit cards to the general public. But if you’re a banking or investment customer, the cards can become outstanding choices through the bank’s Preferred Rewards program.…
Airline Credit Cards Can Soothe Baggage Headaches
Traveling with a suitcase has become an expensive headache for airline flyers. First, airlines started charging travelers for checking a bag. Now, some big airlines won’t even let passengers use…
