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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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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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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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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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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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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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U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards vs. U.S. Bank Cash+: A Clash of Customizable Cards

Both let you pick your own bonus categories and will require similar maintenance. So the better fit depends on where, specifically, you shop and how much flexibility you want.

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Craig Joseph

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

FNBO issues multiple cards for varying kinds of credit files. But whether you’re looking for rewards, a 0% APR offer or a way to help your credit, you can likely do better elsewhere.

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Craig Joseph

Credit Card Balance Transfer Calculator

See how much you could save by moving debt from a high-interest credit card to a new card with a 0% intro rate.

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Paul Soucy

5 Things to Know About the AT&T Points Plus Card

The AT&T Points Plus card can be your ticket to saving money on your monthly cell phone and internet bill.

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Jae Bratton

Why Building Credit Is Essential for Stay-at-Home Spouses

Building credit helps you with joint financial decisions, but it also gives you options if your relationship ends.

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5 Things to Know About the Maurices Credit Card

The Maurices Credit Card is refreshingly straightforward compared to other store credit cards, but rewards can only be earned and used at its stores.

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How the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card Stacks Up vs. the Competition

This card earns a high rate of cash back, but other cards may entice you with less effort or no annual fee.

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