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5 Things to Know About the World of Westgate Mastercard

Some loyalists will benefit from the World of Westgate Mastercard, but most will be better off choosing a more flexible card.

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Caitlin Mims

5 Things to Know About the FIT Credit Card

Between the hefty fees and the low credit limit, this card probably won't be the best fit for your wallet.

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Jaime Hanson

5 Things to Know About the Cerulean Credit Card

The card has some positive features for those with bad credit, but its high annual fee and APR mean it's more expensive than other cards in its class.

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Melissa Lambarena

Making the Most of the Chase Freedom Flex

Maximize your bonus categories, pair with one of the Chase Sapphire cards and shop through the Chase bonus mall to boost your rewards.

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Craig Joseph

‘Debt-Proof’ Credit Cards Lower Some Barriers but Raise Their Own

These new cards promise no credit checks, fees, deposits or even interest rates. But in exchange for those guardrails, you'll have to make some compromises.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Verve Credit Card

High fees and poor benefits should have you looking elsewhere for a card to help build your credit.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know about the REI Co-op Mastercard

With 5% back on REI purchases and 1.5% back on everything else, it's a rewarding option for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Caitlin Mims

Credit Card Data, Statistics and Research

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Paul Soucy

Seeking Ways to Pay for College? These Credit Cards Promise Savings

Some credit cards are expressly designed to encourage saving for college or paying off student loans. They can help on both fronts, but think of them primarily as supplemental tools.

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Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Total Visa Credit Card

It’s meant to help you build credit, but with so many needless fees, there are plenty of better cards available.

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Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About the Academy Credit Card

A 5% discount on most Academy purchases is valuable and surprisingly simple for a store card. But most people will still do better with a general cash-back card.

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Craig Joseph

5 Things to Know About the Varo Credit Card

It encourages responsible credit use and keeps penalties pretty light if you happen to slip up — which with this card is hard to do.

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Jae Bratton

2022 American Household Credit Card Debt Study

NerdWallet's annual study finds credit card debt surging with the cost of living. And many Americans have financial concerns about the year to come.

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Erin El Issa

How to Make the Most of the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card

This card will pay the biggest dividends for users who can plan ahead and monitor their spending all year round.

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Jae Bratton

Savor Student vs Discover it Student Chrome: Savor’s Rewards Make the Grade

Savor cardholders can earn 3% cash back on common student expenses from a pre-study session coffee run to an off-campus dinner date.

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Jae Bratton

Which Credit Card Rewards Can Be Used for Apple Purchases?

Many issuers allow you to redeem points for Apple merchandise and gift cards. While it might not offer the best value, using points could help you save some cash.

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Craig Joseph

A Guide to Bank of America’s Student Credit Cards

Many college students may find other credit cards more appealing — and easier to get — than any one of Bank of America’s student cards. 

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Jae Bratton

Best Credit Cards for Wellness

However you define wellness, there's a card that can reward you for taking care of mind, body and soul.

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Paul Soucy

Credit Cards That Give Instant Rewards

Not all cards make you wait until the end of a billing cycle.

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Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About the Yotta Credit Card

It doesn't earn traditional rewards. Instead, each purchase improves your odds of getting a prize. Other unique features include no credit check and no risk of overspending.

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Sara Rathner