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Benefits of the Instacart Mastercard

The Instacart Mastercard boasts 5% back on Instacart purchases and 2% back on other popular categories.

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Caitlin Mims

5 Things to Know About the BP Credit Card

It's a step above other co-branded gas cards because it earns competitive and flexible rewards on spending outside of the brand, including groceries and dining.

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Melissa Lambarena

How the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Stacks Up vs. Competitors

Elevated rewards rates in common spending categories make this card stand out, especially among other $0-annual-fee options.

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5 Things to Know About the Sable Credit Card

This secured card boasts many hard-to-find features among products in its class, including no credit check, a flexible deposit, rewards and a straightforward upgrade path.

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PayPal Cashback vs. Apple Card: PayPal Features Fewer Hoops

The PayPal Cashback is the clear winner when it comes to rewards — though it lacks the unique features of the Apple Card, which a brand loyalist might appreciate more.

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5 Things to Know About the Upgrade OneCard

It's a credit card, debit card and personal loan in one. Pair it with an Upgrade Rewards Checking Preferred account for more perks.

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Benefits of the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card

This no-annual-fee card comes with solid ongoing rewards, a lucrative sign-up bonus and valuable travel perks.

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5 Things to Know About the Firestone Credit Card

The Firestone credit card can help you finance a car repair or service at participating locations, but it’s not without potential risks.

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5 Things to Know About the Athleta Credit Card

If you spend a lot on clothes from Athleta and other stores in the Gap family, it might be worth getting for the perks. The rewards, though, are underwhelming.

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Jae Bratton

Chase Freedom Flex 5% Categories Calendar for 2026

Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex offer 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent per quarter in categories you activate.

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Paul Soucy

Best Credit Cards for Uber and Lyft

Uber or Lyft fan? The right credit card can offer more value on your next ride.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Walgreens Credit Card

You’ll earn rewards in the form of Walgreens Cash, which you can redeem for purchases at Walgreens and Duane Reade.

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Best Credit Cards for Car Repairs

The right credit card can help you save on car repair costs.

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Melissa Lambarena

Best Credit Cards for Star Alliance Airlines

Good choices include airline-branded cards and general travel credit cards that allow you to transfer points or miles to Star Alliance carriers.

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Gregory Karp

How LGBTQ+ Americans Can Overcome Barriers to Building Credit

LGBTQ+ people report lower than average credit scores. Here's why that is a problem and steps to overcome.

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Caitlin Mims

Best Credit Cards to Use at Amazon

It’s possible to earn up to 5% cash back on Amazon orders with the cards on this list, but you’ll need Prime — or a desire to track bonus spending categories — to get the biggest rewards. 

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Jae Bratton

2022 Consumer Credit Card Report

Inflation is pushing some consumers to rely more heavily on credit cards, a new NerdWallet survey shows.

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Melissa Lambarena

Pass This Credit Card Quiz and Cut Your Costs

Put your credit card knowledge to the test. Knowing the correct answers could save you money.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Synchrony Car Care Credit Card

It lets you finance eligible car-related expenses, but if you can't pay off that balance in six months, you'll get rocked with sky-high deferred interest.

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What Happens If You Don’t Activate Your Credit Card?

You won't be able to use the card or enjoy its benefits, and it could end up hurting your credit scores in the long run. Here's what to do instead.

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