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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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Jae Bratton

How to Cancel a Pending Credit Card Transaction

Pending charges usually can be canceled only by the merchant, not the credit card company.

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Gregory Karp

Can You Buy Gift Cards With a Credit Card?

In most cases, yes you can, and it's often a helpful strategy for earning rewards. But it's not always possible or advisable because of the costs or consequences.

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Jae Bratton

The 15/3 Credit Card Hack Is Nonsense — Here’s What to Do Instead

The supposedly secret trick does not build your credit scores, despite what you may have heard. But there are some concrete steps you can take.

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Gregory Karp

Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Citi Double Cash: Bonus Categories Give Freedom the Edge

Both cards offer good flat cash-back rates, but bonus categories, especially restaurants, favor the Freedom Unlimited.

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Gregory Karp

Unsecured Credit Cards for Bad Credit

Decent options exist, but watch out for unsecured cards that charge lots of fees.

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Capital One Venture X vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Venture X Delivers, for Less

The Sapphire Reserve is an extremely high-maintenance card. If you prefer a simpler experience that still offers excellent value, choose the Venture X.

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Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About Ollo Credit Cards

The company offers a decent card option for those trying to improve their credit, but people who already have good credit can find more competitive options.

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Funto Omojola

Credit Card Debt Has Dropped, But Inflation May Change That

Americans made big gains in paying off credit card debt over the past few years, but it may not last.

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Elizabeth Renter

Average Daily Balance Credit Card Calculator

This is the number credit card issuers use to calculate your interest. Enter your purchases and payments in our simple tool to see your average balance.

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Paul Soucy

Credit Card Interest Calculator

Use your credit card balance and interest rate to see how much your interest charges would be for a month.

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Paul Soucy

How to Apply for a Credit Card: Questions You’ll Be Asked

Applying for a credit card isn't hard, but it helps to know in advance what information you'll need.

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Gregory Karp

Best Credit Cards to Use at Costco

Using the right rewards credit card at the popular wholesale club can help you rack up extra cash back or points, and potentially save you even more money.

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Capital One Entertainment: Your Ticket to a Different Redemption

The online events portal allows eligible Capital One cardholders to redeem credit card rewards for tickets and exclusive experiences via Vivid Seats.

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