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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?
While largely invisible to consumers, interchange fees help fund credit card rewards and may also affect prices.
What Is AmEx Pay Over Time and How Does It Work?
It makes your American Express card function more like a traditional credit card, allowing you to finance qualifying purchases with interest.
U.S. Bank Altitude Go vs. Capital One Savor: Savor Is Sweeter
The Altitude Go earns an impressive 4x back on dining, but the Savor outperforms when it comes to grocery stores and entertainment spending.
Is a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? Here’s How to Tell
Some offers sizzle, but others fizzle when you do the math. Make sure you understand point values, redemption options and spending requirements.
Credit Cards That Offer Pre-Qual or Preapproval Without a Hard Pull
Many issuers can determine your odds of qualifying without a credit check. A few cards show an offer, with a credit limit and APR, before you accept.
Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2010s
In the 2010s, stay-at-home spouses gained an easier path to qualify for credit cards based on household income.
Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2000s
In the first decade of the 21st century, a court ruling that allowed pay discrimination led to a landmark law.
Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1990s
Women’s participation in the workforce rose in the '90s, and so did their salaries. But the gains were not uniform.
Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1980s
Starting in the '80s, more women than men were earning bachelor's degrees, and women's pay was gaining ground.
Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1970s
It wasn't until the '70s that women won a legal right to apply for credit cards separate from their husbands.