Capital One Quicksilver vs. QuicksilverOne: How They Differ
Your credit score will determine which card you are able to get.
How to Choose an Airline Credit Card
If an airline credit card makes sense for you — and in many cases, it may not — your choice will be dictated in large part by where you live.
What Is a Co-Signer on a Credit Card?
A co-signer agrees to pay the bill if the primary cardholder doesn't. It can help someone out — but it's risky.
What Is a Credit Card Product Change, and How Does It Work?
A product change allows you to swap an existing card that’s already in your wallet for another card from the same issuer.
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2017 Consumer Credit Card Report
NerdWallet's 2017 Consumer Credit Card Report finds that unsecured cards marketed to those with poor credit usually come with high fees and low limits that leave cardholders perpetually maxed out.
What Happened to No-Fee Balance Transfer Cards?
Major credit card issuers once made it easy to transfer debt and pay it off without it costing you a penny in interest or fees. Those days are gone.
How to Make Sense of Your Credit Card Number
That long number isn't random, and it identifies more than just whose account the card belongs to.
Why Are Credit Card Interest Rates So High?
Card issuers are in the business of making a profit, but it also comes down to the financial risk they are taking.
3 Credit Card Alerts Worth Setting Up Now
Your secret weapon for better managing your cards could be the same device you’re reading this article with: your phone.
What to Know Before Sharing Credit Accounts With a Parent
Co-signing any kind of credit account with someone else — even if it’s your parent — can lead to problems. Here's what you should consider.
Should You Use Credit Cards to Pay for Child Care?
If your provider allows paying with plastic, you could come out ahead, but ask yourself these questions first.
Airport Lounge Access via Credit Card is Nice, but Know the Limits
Your credit card won't get you into any lounge you desire, and you may also need a separate membership card to get in at all. Limits on time and group size are also common.
Credit Card APR vs. Interest Rate: There’s No Difference
The stated APR includes only the interest and not potential fees.
Can I Apply for a Credit Card If I’m Unemployed?
Yes, as long as you still have access to income — but that doesn't have to be a fixed annual salary. Even if you don't have income, you're not out of options.
You Can Include Spouse’s Income When Applying for a Credit Card
If you're at least 21 years old and you have access to the income of a partner or spouse, you can list it in your credit card application.
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Should I Get an Airline Credit Card?
With free checked bags and other perks, an airline card can take you far when you travel frequently with one airline.
How to Read the Fine Print of Credit Card Offers
Reading legal jargon is no fun, but it’s easier if you know what to look for.
What to Do When You’re Denied a Student Credit Card
It can be difficult to get a credit card if you're under 21, but some alternative options could help you build credit.
Citi Double Cash Comes Out Ahead vs. Bank of America Customized Cash
For most, Citi's industry-leading cash-back card is the clear winner over Bank of America®'s offering, even with relationship bonuses factored in.
5 Times Your Credit Card Issuer Can Raise Your Interest Rate
Credit card issuers can't arbitrarily hike up your interest, but your rate can still go up.
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