BofA Rewards: More Rewards With Every Purchase
You can earn a 10% to 75% bonus on your points or cash back, though the biggest boosts require the heftiest balances with the bank.
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Apply for a Credit Card Online
Applying for credit cards online is easy. The key is to choose the right one.
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Where Does the Money for Credit Card Rewards Come From?
Rewards are funded by interest and fees paid by customers and from merchant fees that are baked into prices.
Medical Credit Cards Are Costly If You’re Not Careful
Used wisely, medical credit cards let you pay for treatment without interest. If you don't know the rules, though, you could fall into a high-interest trap.
2017 Travel Credit Card Study
When it comes to the value of travel points, your mileage may vary
First Premier Credit Card Review: Bad Option for Bad Credit
There's no security deposit, but with multiple fees and a high interest rate, this card will still cost you plenty.
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How Do Credit Card Companies Make Money?
It comes from you in the form of fees and interest, and also from the merchants where you use your cards.
Does Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate Matter?
If you pay in full every month, your credit card interest rate doesn't matter. If you carry a balance, it does.
5 Things to Know About First Progress Credit Cards
First Progress credit card review: These secured cards are options for those looking to build credit, but you'll have to pay an annual fee and deal with less-than-robust customer service.
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Fund Your Secured Credit Card Promptly, or You’ll Lose It
If you get approved for a secured card but don't supply your security deposit quickly, your credit could suffer.
What Is Credit One Bank, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?
Credit One offers cards for the full range of credit scores, but fees and rewards vary widely. Those with good to excellent credit will want to shop around.
Credit Card Expiration Dates: Why They Exist, and What to Do When Your Card Expires
Expiration dates are a normal and necessary part of the credit card experience — even if they can be slightly inconvenient for cardholders.
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When Credit Card Disputes Become ‘Friendly Fraud’
It easier than ever to dispute a credit card purchase, but chargebacks should be a last resort.
How Credit Card Payments Are Applied to Your Balance
Anything you pay over the minimum amount due will generally be applied to your highest-interest balances first.
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5 Things to Know About the Kohl’s Credit Card
It features decent rewards and a variety of discounts — if you can keep track of them all. But a general rewards card would offer more simplicity and flexibility.
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Credit Card Chargebacks Can Be a Powerful Tool for Consumers
Disputing charges can be used for fraud, billing errors, or when you're dissatisfied with the quality of goods and services.
Citi Double Cash vs. Fidelity Rewards Visa: Double Cash Gives You More Options
They both offer comparable flat-rate rewards and no annual fee, but the Double Cash is more flexible.
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The History of the Credit Card
The story goes back about a century, but perhaps the most important point on the timeline came in 1950.