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Benefits of Discover it Cash Back

This card offers rich ongoing rewards in popular categories, a potentially lucrative welcome bonus and a lengthy intro APR period.

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Melissa Lambarena

Benefits of the Capital One Savor

This no-annual-fee card offers robust rewards on food and fun — whether that means a night out on the town or a home-cooked meal and streaming a movie — plus other perks.

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Claire Tsosie

Benefits of the American Express Platinum Card

The card has a lengthy list of valuable perks for the right customer, though many of them will require some planning and effort to use.

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Benefits of the Citi Double Cash Card

Its primary feature is a high flat rewards rate, but it also offers flexible redemption and a lengthy intro APR offer on balance transfers.

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Kimberly Palmer

Benefits of the Chase Freedom Flex and Chase Freedom Unlimited

Both earn valuable rewards and offer flexible redemption options, plus multiple other perks, for no annual fee.

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Benefits of Southwest Airlines Credit Cards

There are three consumer cards to choose from, and while many of their basic features are similar, you'll get more perks the more you pay.

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Sara Rathner

Benefits of the Bank of America Travel Rewards Card

Perks include solid, straightforward rewards, versatile redemption options and travel-friendly features, all for no annual fee.

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Claire Tsosie

Benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

Perks differ depending on the annual fee, but all five consumer cards give you points toward stays, plus elite status.

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Benefits of Delta Air Lines Credit Cards

Delta Air Lines and American Express offer 4 cards, ranging from a bare-bones version with no annual fee to a $650-a-year card packed with perks.

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Craig Joseph, Gregory Karp

5 Benefits of the Atmos Rewards Ascent Credit Card

The card's signature Companion Fare alone can cover its annual fee, but that's not all you'll get.

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Claire Tsosie, Erin Hurd

8 Best Benefits of United Airlines Credit Cards

All four United consumer cards earn rewards you can redeem for travel, and the more you're willing to pay, the more perks and benefits you'll get.

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Robin Saks Frankel

Benefits of the Capital One Venture

You'll find a generous sign-up bonus, high ongoing rewards, flexible redemption options, plus several travel perks.

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Kimberly Palmer

Best PenFed Credit Union Credit Cards

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Melissa Lambarena

2019 Consumer Credit Card Report

Credit card interest rates have increased 35% over the past five years, and it’s costing Americans: Nearly half of consumers are paying less than their full credit card bill each month. See how small APR increases can add up to thousands of dollars in interest charges and learn how to pay your debt off faster when rates go down.

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Erin El Issa

How to Pick the Best Credit Card for You: 4 Easy Steps

If you know your options and ask the right questions, you can find the best fit for your spending habits and goals.

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Claire Tsosie

5 Things to Know About the Wells Fargo Visa Signature Card

It's a mediocre rewards card, but it offers big potential value for airline redemptions, plus several perks.

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Robin Saks Frankel

How to Apply for a Credit Card So You’ll Get Approved

Understand your credit score, debt and income, and apply for a card that fits your profile.

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4 Big Mistakes I Made With My Target Card and What I Learned

I used it everywhere EXCEPT Target, maxed it out, paid it off with retirement funds and then cut it up. Yikes.

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Kenley Young

Benefits of the Capital One Quicksilver

The card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases, and you'll also get introductory incentives as well as travel-friendly features.

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Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred

You'll get potentially higher-than-average redemption rates for travel, access to multiple travel partners and built-in travel protections.

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Sara Rathner, Caitlin Mims