Gregory Karp is a credit cards expert for 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 to 2014. He previously was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune, covering consumer issues, airlines, retail and other business news topics. He has been quoted as a guest expert on all media platforms — from TV, newspapers and magazines to podcasts and blogs — and he has spoken on panels at national conferences. He has won numerous awards, including national recognition from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Email: [email protected].
The luxury version of the airline credit card for United Airlines, the , has eliminated its sign-up bonus and instead is waiving its hefty annual fee for the first year.…
Entrepreneurial types who freelance and side hustle their way through the week likely have access to a tool that could help them thrive: a business credit card. If you drive…
Credit card issuers have announced they are being more lenient with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but typically you have to take initiative and ask for help. Instead of automatically…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Citi is granting more time for new credit card holders to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a bonus and is making it easier to…
The has long been a favorite among travel credit cards, but American Express revamped the to make it a formidable direct competitor. Which is better? These are first and foremost…
Much of the advice you see about using credit cards wasn’t written for people coping with a financial emergency. When you’re faced with a sudden disruption in your income —…
Loyalty is often a good thing, but not in a relationship with your credit card. It’s often better to be like the “distracted boyfriend” from the internet meme and use…
While 1.5% might be the standard in cash-back credit cards, a select few have entered an exclusive club: the 2% cash-back credit card. Getting a flat 2% cash back or…
For a limited time, Chase has bumped up the sign-up bonus on the , a small-business credit card. And the new offer could earn you enough points to qualify for a…
Several prominent credit cards issued by Capital One are undergoing changes for new cardholders, including switching between the Visa and Mastercard processing networks, as well as getting revised card designs. Overall,…
