Travel Card Showdown: Capital One Venture vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred
The and the are a pair of titans in the travel credit card market, and it can be tough to choose which one is right for you. The Nerds are here…
The and the are a pair of titans in the travel credit card market, and it can be tough to choose which one is right for you. The Nerds are here…
Capital One’s travel credit cards earn rewards that it refers to as miles but that are really points. Depending on the card, you earn 1.25 to 2 miles for every…
Your credit utilization is simply the portion of your available credit you use, expressed as a percentage. It is the total of balances on all your credit cards divided by…
If your mailbox is stuffed with preapproved credit card offers you have no interest in pursuing, there’s a quick way to make them stop. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT or visit OptOutPrescreen.com. The phone number…
Have you ever tried to buy something small with your credit card, only to be told the store has a minimum purchase requirement? There’s a financial reason behind that merchant’s rule. Whether you’re using…
Some people are hardcore credit-card optimizers: They carry a wallet packed with plastic and pull out a different credit card for every situation. Others put a premium on simplicity: They find one card that works just…
Plenty of people love credit cards — love the rewards they earn, the perks they enjoy, the interest-free financing they can get, the security offered by quick access to funds in a pinch.…
Not having a Social Security number can be a serious stumbling block when you want to apply for a credit card, since most card issuers specifically ask for one on your application.…
If you don’t use a credit card for a year or more, the issuer may decide to close the account. In fact, inactivity is one of the most common reasons…
Credit card-wielding shoppers may be curious to find out how soon purchases will be reflected in their credit reports. Here’s a closer look at how and when your credit card debt…