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5 Things to Know About the Kroger Credit Card

It earns rich rewards on mobile wallet purchases, but it's not 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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Funto Omojola

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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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

‘Click to Pay’ Simplifies Online Checkout With Credit Cards

A single payment system for multiple card networks makes it easier to check out; you just have to sign up once.

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Kimberly Palmer

Your Credit History Opens Doors — Here’s How to Build It

About 13% of Americans in a survey said that they don’t have a credit history, and some don't know how to get started.

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Erin El Issa

Americans’ Relationship With Credit Cards: It’s Complicated, Survey Reveals

Credit card sentiment is divided — while 51% of Americans describe credit cards as helpful, 26% view them as dangerous.

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Erin El Issa

Price Protection: Which Credit Cards Refund a Price Drop?

Seeing something go on sale right after you bought it can be maddening. But your credit card might bail you out.

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Robin Saks Frankel

5 Things to Know About the First Hawaiian Bank United Mastercard

Eligibility is highly limited, and while it has some decent perks, most United loyalists will be better off with a different card.

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Erin Hurd

Is It Harder for Seniors to Get Credit Cards?

Even with more time to build history, seniors may have a hard time getting credit. Here's why and how you can boost approval chances.

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Erin Hurd

I Paid Off My Credit Card Debt … Now What?

Cutting up your cards may not be a smart move, but starting an emergency fund is. While you're at it, see if you can improve your existing plastic.

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Erin Hurd