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Credit-Builder Cards With Monthly Fees

Their guardrails make them a better choice than other 'fee-harvester' cards for bad credit, but they can still be costly over time.

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Melissa Lambarena

Capital One Venture X Could Snag You a Shot at World Cup Tickets

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Melissa Lambarena

Southwest Credit Cards Add Companion Passes to Welcome Offers

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Melissa Lambarena

Upset Over Your Credit Card’s New Terms? Don’t Cancel Yet

Sometimes, closing the account may be the best move. But before you do, make sure you understand the new benefits, the timing of the changes, and the potential credit score impacts.

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5 Things to Know About the Chevron Credit Card

This card’s baseline cents-per-gallon discount isn’t competitive, though you can increase that discount if you spend enough.

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5 Things to Know About the Pep Boys Credit Card

This credit card is a poor option for car-related expenses. It doesn’t earn any rewards, and its financing offer comes with a potentially costly caveat.

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Jae Bratton

5 Credit Card Trends to Watch for in 2026

Reward programs are growing ever more complex, while AI and Gen Z will begin exerting even more influence on the market.

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Sara Rathner

New Disney Inspire Credit Card: Valuable Credits Offset $149 Fee

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Jae Bratton

Aviator Red Cardholders Moving to Citi AAdvantage Platinum

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Chase Slate Returns With a Lengthy 0% Introductory APR

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Melissa Lambarena

United Credit Cards Boost Welcome Bonuses (Limited Time)

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New Avelo Airlines Credit Card Features Decent Rewards, Poor Perks

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Jae Bratton

Bilt Cash: What Is It, and How Does It Work?

You can redeem it for rewards on housing payments or toward other specific credits. It's not actual cash back, though, and it doesn't work the way Bilt Points do.

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5 Things to Know About the Midas Credit Card

It offers discounts on services like oil changes and tire repairs at Midas locations, along with deferred-interest financing. But it lacks broader benefits like rewards.

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Chase Sapphire Cardholders Get a Shot at World Cup Tickets

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Melissa Lambarena

Capital One Venture Sweetens Sign-up Offer for New Cardholders (Expired Offer)

The popular card is offering a $250 credit for use in the Capital One travel portal, as well as 75,000 miles for hitting the spending requirement.

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Melissa Lambarena

Trump’s Push for Credit Card APR Cap is Popular; Effects May Not Be

The proposal could lower borrowing costs, but critics warn of reduced credit access and fewer rewards.

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Sara Rathner

Which Airline Credit Card Is Best for Me?

If you're committed to one airline (or could be), check out that carrier's lineup of branded credit cards. If you want more flexibility and the option of flying multiple airlines, look at a general-purpose travel card with benefits for frequent flyers.

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Expired: World of Hyatt Credit Card Bonus Offers Up To 5 Free Nights

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2025 Household Credit Card Debt Study: 49% Say Card Debt is Normal

Revolving credit card debt continues to climb as nearly half of Americans say “it’s normal,” finds NerdWallet’s annual household debt survey and analysis.

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