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5 Things to Know About the Santander Credit Card

For those who can qualify, the Santander Ultimate Cash Back card boasts a desirable suite of perks including a high rewards rate and a 0% APR offer — but both expire after 12 months.

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5 Things to Know About the Navy Federal Go Rewards Card

Navy Federal Credit Union members can earn rewards on their spending, with no annual fee.

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5 Things to Know About the Korean Air Skypass Credit Cards

Korean Airline loyalists can choose among several cards to rack up Skypass miles, but most would do better with a general travel rewards card.

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Craig Joseph

Visa, Mastercard Users Prepare for One ‘Credential’ to Rule Them All

Credit card numbers, and cards themselves, may quickly start to feel as outdated as checkbooks.

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5 Things to Know About the PenFed Gold Card

This card can be your ticket out of debt by saving you money on interest. To get it, you'll have to join PenFed Credit Union, but that's fairly easy to do.

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Melissa Lambarena

What Is PNC Bank, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?

The bank offers multiple credit cards, but if you're not already a customer, you'll need to apply in a physical bank branch, which could pose a challenge.

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2024 State of Consumer Credit Report

New credit and debt data reveals many Americans are paying late fees on bills and using credit to cover the costs of necessities.

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Elizabeth Renter

5 Things to Know About the Union Plus Credit Card

You can qualify for hardship grants while displaying your labor union loyalty, but most people would do better with a general rewards card.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Redstone Visa Signature Card

It offers rewards and an APR that outshine many credit cards from major banks. But you'll have to join the credit union, which may be a tall task.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the J. Crew Credit Card

Rewards earned with the J. Crew credit card are worth a lot, but for many people, that won’t be enough to outweigh the card’s shortcomings.

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5 Things to Know About the AAA Credit Cards

The membership organization AAA offers three co-branded credit cards, whose primary differences are the eligibility requirements, reward structures and sign-up bonuses.

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Here’s How Active Military Can Snag Special Credit Card Benefits

Cost-saving credit card benefits are available to active-duty service members but are underutilized. Here's what to know and how to activate the savings.

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5 Things to Know About the Neon Money Club Cream Card

You can double the card's effective rewards rate by opting to invest those rewards — but note the high annual fee and the limited number of investment options.

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Credit Cards That Let You Invest Rewards

Credit cards that let you invest rewards can help you achieve your savings goals, but they’re meant to be a supplement to, not a replacement for, a comprehensive investment strategy.

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Can You Reopen a Closed Credit Card?

More often than not, issuers will let you reopen a closed credit card account. But your request may be unsuccessful if your timing doesn’t abide by the issuer’s policies.

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Chase Sapphire Cards: News and Offers

Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve have evolved to stay relevant to travelers. Here's a look at what they've offered over the years.

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Paul Soucy

Why Was My Credit Card Application Declined?

A credit card denial can sting, but knowing the reasons why you were declined can help you prepare and improve your odds before you apply again.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Cub Cadet Credit Card

Choose from different financing offers when buying Cub Cadet equipment.

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5 Things to Know About the Crate & Barrel Credit Card

The card could appeal to dedicated decorators, but it imposes many restrictions on how you can redeem your rewards.

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5 Things to Know About the Eddie Bauer Credit Card

The lack of meaningful perks is a glaring weakness of the Eddie Bauer credit card.

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