Gregory Karp is a credit cards expert at NerdWallet. He has been a newspaper reporter and editor, authored two personal finance books and created the "Spending Smart" syndicated newspaper column, which ran from 2003-2014. He previously was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune, covering consumer issues and business news. He has been quoted as a guest expert in media from TV, newspapers and magazines to podcasts and blogs, and has spoken on panels at national conferences. His numerous awards include national recognition several times from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing. Email: [email protected].
The credit card industry is ultra-competitive, forcing issuers to introduce new and better offers as they try to attract customers. Yet over the years, some credit cards remain perennial favorites…
If you regularly travel to Japan, the might become a mainstay, especially if you’re an expatriate living in the U.S. and need to establish U.S. credit. Founded in 1952 with…
The credit card market is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Lately, that means new cards that give consumers more choice. As this trend continues into 2022, credit card shoppers will…
Visa and Amazon are publicly clashing, but U.S shoppers don’t have to worry that their Visa cards will be rejected as they order gifts this holiday season.
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Capital One is getting into the luxury travel credit card market with the launch of , a card whose benefits could easily offset its yearly cost. The new card — which will…
Whether couples share finances or keep them separate, some credit cards are ideal for twosomes — those who like to travel together, just stay home or anything in between. Most…
Wells Fargo has introduced a credit card that offers new cardholders a truly impressive interest-free period: potentially nearly two years. The card is a possible financing tool for holiday shoppers…
Upgrading or downgrading your credit card to another card in the same lineup can be a good idea if your current card no longer meets your needs. Perhaps your spending…
Frustrated AARP credit cardholders, endured hours-long phone-call wait times.
