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.
HMBradley Launches Credit Card With Automatic Rewards Customization
The card works in tandem with HMBradley bank accounts, which adjust APY based on how much you save each quarter.
6 Credit Card Scams and How to Avoid Them
Crooks don't have to steal your card — just your card information. Keep your money and your identity safe.
2020 Consumer Credit Card Report
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the finances of millions of cardholders, and many are turning to their credit card issuers for assistance. But almost all of them are finding that help comes with downsides.
5 Things to Know About the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Credit Card
You get high-flying rewards and perks, including a travel credit that can significantly defray the $400 annual fee. But there are no travel partners.
How to Build Credit With a Secured Credit Card
Get the right card, use it regularly, keep your balance low and, above all, pay your bill on time every month.
5 Things to Know About the AmEx EveryDay Preferred Credit Card
7 Alternatives to Credit Card Cash Advances
Cash advances are expensive. They're an option if you're in a bind, but take a look at the alternatives first.
What Is Plastiq and How Does It Work?
For a fee, Plastiq lets you use debit or credit cards to pay bills that don't typically accept cards as payment.
How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit Cards
For each card, stay on top of its benefits, give it a purpose and keep it on you only if you need it 'in the wild.'
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. AmEx Green: Sapphire Comes Out Ahead
Both are excellent midlevel travel cards with good rewards and perks, so your decision boils down to a few factors.