
Many Americans Keep Financial Info Under Wraps From Partners and Parents
The NerdWallet survey found that nearly half of Americans believe it’s OK to have savings that their significant other doesn’t know about.


The NerdWallet survey found that nearly half of Americans believe it’s OK to have savings that their significant other doesn’t know about.


Many Americans are keeping financial secrets from their significant others, a new survey finds. Before you get married, it's a good idea to open up about your finances.


Pending transactions can be confusing, but they are a normal part of using a credit card and typically resolve on your account within five business days.


Taking a few important steps can increase your chances of getting your money back.


Sending out, or accepting, a referral for a new Chase card is a straightforward process, but both parties should do their due diligence before taking action.


The card is secured by your vehicle, which could give you access to a substantial credit limit — but at the risk of losing a precious asset if you default.


Another term for current balance, it's the total amount owed on a credit card at the time you check your account. It may or may not be the same as your statement balance.


If NerdWallet had a Tomatometer, we’d give this card a green splat.


Those with a serious case of wanderlust should opt for the AmEx Platinum — and maybe go for the Gold, too.


Avid travelers with big food bills might like seeing the world through Gold-colored glasses. Those who stay closer to home or value simplicity will be more on the Blue side.


The statement balance tells you how much you owe after a single billing cycle. For a more up-to-date account of your credit card debt, check the current balance.


Its broad list of uncapped cash-back categories combined with no annual fee will help bolster your wallet when you make qualifying health, wellness and lifestyle purchases.


Unless you need them for tax time or a dispute with your issuer, you can typically shred paper statements after 60 days. And if you've gone digital, it may be a moot point.


Joining First Tech credit union to get the Choice Rewards World Mastercard can give you access to a rewards cards that goes easy on fees and interest.


Interest rates and credit card balances are up. Americans are taking action to cope with increasingly expensive debt. And many don’t want to talk about it.


The card grants bearers exclusive benefits, elite standing in various loyalty programs, and prestige. The American Express Platinum Card, on the other hand, provides many of the same benefits without the astronomical fees.


This card promises big savings on glitter, glue, googly eyes and more — but with a tiny rewards-redemption window, only the craftiest shoppers will reap what they, um, sew.


At first glance the rewards may seem eye-popping. But behind closed doors, the Victoria's Secret credit card falls flat.


The terms “purchase APR” and “interest rate” mean the same thing when it comes to credit cards. Purchase APR refers to the percentage of the loan amount you’ll owe on an annual basis in exchange for borrowing money from the card issuer.


These cards are available to those without a credit history, and they earn rewards — but other cards still might be a better option.
