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PayPal Cashback Mastercard vs. Venmo Credit Card: How They Differ

One offers 1.5-3% cash back everywhere, and the other automatically rewards you more where you spend more.

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Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About the Bed Bath & Beyond Credit Card

Should you take this card on your bedding and bath essentials shopping bonanza? Probably not.

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Jaime Hanson, Erin Hurd

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Citi Strata Premier: Preferred Has the Edge

Although it’s less rewarding for everyday spending, the Preferred wins out for its higher potential redemption values, better travel partners and more robust travel protections.

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Erin Hurd, Caitlin Mims

5 Things to Know About the Amtrak Credit Card

At least one version of the card offers decent rewards for Amtrak regulars, but its biggest selling point may be its lucrative perks — including a companion coupon.

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Funto Omojola, Craig Joseph

What Is AmEx Send & Split and How Does It Work?

The feature lets you send people money without the usual transaction fees, or divide up a bill from within the AmEx mobile app.

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Melissa Lambarena

Which Credit Card Reward Programs Let You Use Points Through PayPal?

Issuers such as AmEx, Cap One, Chase, Citi, and Wells Fargo offer the option, but doing so may mean you get less-than-optimal value for your points.

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Funto Omojola, Jae Bratton

5 Things to Know About the Norwegian Cruise Line Credit Card

The card offers reasonable rewards, but a general-purpose cash-back or travel card might be better if you don’t cruise frequently with Norwegian.

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5 Things to Know About the Kroger Credit Card

This now-discontinued card earned rich rewards on mobile wallet purchases, but it wasn't as rewarding for spending within the Kroger brand. Even store loyalists might be better off with a general cash-back card.

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5 Things to Know About the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card

The card could help business owners who spend a lot on advertising and marketing, although those are pretty specific bonus categories.

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Kimberly Palmer

Chase Freedom Flex vs. AmEx Blue Cash Cards: Flex Wins Out, Mostly

All three are quality cards that feature useful bonus spending categories. The Flex likely delivers the most value to the most people, with some exceptions.

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Gregory Karp

Chase Freedom Flex vs. U.S. Bank Cash Plus: It’s Close, but Flex Has the Edge

Both cards boast rotating 5% categories and ongoing bonus tiers, but the Flex likely wins for most — although it depends on your spending habits and redemption plans.

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Funto Omojola

11 Things to Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card

Understanding the basics can save you time, money and aggravation and get you on your way to building good credit.

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Claire Tsosie

What Is a Credit Card?

A credit card allows you to borrow money to buy things. That can come with costs (interest and fees) and benefits (rewards, credit-building).

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Robin Saks Frankel

5 Things to Know About the X1 Card

This credit card places more value on income than credit scores when evaluating creditworthiness, and it earns rewards.

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Melissa Lambarena

Contactless Payments: How They Work and Why You Can Trust Them

Touchless methods like tap-to-pay and digital wallets are convenient and secure. Here’s what to know about them.

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Funto Omojola, Gregory Karp

Best No Balance Transfer Fee Credit Cards

Credit cards that charge no balance transfer fee are out there, but options are limited. In many cases, the fee can be worth paying if it saves you money in the long run.

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Sara Rathner

Can I Use a Credit Card for That? Should I?

Considerations when using a credit card depend on whether you could just as easily pay cash or you need to use credit because you otherwise couldn't afford the expense.

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Paul Soucy

How Does the Chase Freedom Flex Stack Up Vs. Competitors?

With rotating and fixed bonus categories, it's a unique and valuable cash-back credit card. But simplicity isn't its strong suit.

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Melissa Lambarena

Can I Get a U.S. Credit Card if I Live in Puerto Rico?

Several major issuers take applications from the island territory, although there are a few noteworthy exceptions.

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Sara Rathner

Should You Get the Chase Freedom Flex? 4 Things to Consider

It's a valuable and potentially lucrative choice, assuming you're eligible and don't already have cards that cover its bases.

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Erin Hurd