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5 Things to Know About the Indigo Credit Card

It can help your credit, but it's not very friendly to your wallet. Plenty of better options exist, even for poor credit.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the Old Navy Credit Card

You can pile up points on purchases from Old Navy (and other Gap Inc. brands), but their value is low, and your redemption options are limited.

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Chanelle Bessette, Caitlin Mims

Can’t Get a Credit Card? Try These Alternative Options

When you can't get a credit card, consider less traditional credit card options that build credit.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About the TRIO Credit Card

This card is no longer available to new applicants, but current cardholders can get decent cash-back rewards in popular spending categories.

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Chanelle Bessette

5 Things to Know About the Susan G. Komen Cash Rewards Visa Card

The Susan G. Komen card allows cardholders to support the breast cancer research organization and earn rewards.

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Kimberly Palmer

Set Up Automatic Credit Card Payments, Forget the Late Fees

They can help you avoid negative side effects of forgetting to pay on time, though there are potential hiccups.

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Kimberly Palmer

2018 Consumer Credit Card Report

Americans are overdue on billions in credit card debt. A NerdWallet survey reveals the most common reason: They just forget to make payments. Learn simple strategies to prevent this costly mistake and use our calculator to see the price of paying credit card bills late.

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Erin El Issa

5 Things to Know About the AARP Credit Cards

The cards offer decent rewards in useful spending categories that can be valuable for AARP members and nonmembers alike. But there are better offers available.

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Funto Omojola, Kimberly Palmer

5 Things to Know About State Farm Credit Cards

State Farm credit cards offer the unusual bonus-rewards category of insurance. The cards are decent but not great.

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Gregory Karp

5 Things to Know About the Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus Credit Card

The card offers a flat 1.8% cash back and a lucrative first-year bonus. But there are cards that earn higher ongoing flat rates.

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Funto Omojola, Robin Saks Frankel

5 Things to Know About NASA Credit Cards

They aren't the most rewarding cards on the planet, but they offer some breathing room if you want to transfer a balance.

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Kenley Young

Credit Cards With No Cash Advance Fee

Most cards charge an upfront fee on advances and immediately assess steep interest. But you can find some that have no fee.

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Anisha Sekar

5 Things to Know About the Banana Republic Credit Card

The card's perks might be tailor-made for Banana Republic loyalists, but its rewards are inflexible and not worth a lot.

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Kenley Young

5 Things to Know About the NASCAR Credit Card

It's a decent option for fair credit, but racing fans with good credit would be better off with a general rewards card that features richer incentives.

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Melissa Lambarena, Sara Rathner

5 Things to Know About the Marvel Mastercard

As a cash-back card, it's not quite “super" — but it's competitive and a good fit if you spend a lot on dining or Marvel merch.

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Gregory Karp

5 Things to Know About Harley-Davidson Credit Cards

Whether you should get a Harley card depends on how good your credit is and just how much you love the big bikes.

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Paul Soucy

Declining Rental Car Insurance Abroad? Know the Risks

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Robin Saks Frankel

Capital One Quicksilver vs. Citi Double Cash: Double Cash Goes the Distance

With more ongoing value, the Citi Double Cash slightly edges out its opponent.

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Melissa Lambarena

5 Things to Know About Sallie Mae Credit Cards

Sallie Mae's no-annual-fee cards can be valuable for students who are new to credit cards. But for those with established credit histories, there are better options.

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Melissa Lambarena

Best Credit Cards for Military Service Members

Active military service members are eligible to receive credit card-related benefits like waived annual fees and low interest rates.

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Claire Tsosie, Jae Bratton