How to Get Removed as a Loan or Credit Card Co-Signer
Co-signers are on the hook for someone else's debt, but there are ways to get out of the loan. Some of them will cost you.
How to Read Your Credit Card Statement
It's important to review it to know what you owe, when it's due, whether there are any errors and much more.
What Debts Can You Transfer to a Credit Card?
We checked with major credit card issuers for their policies on what debts cardholders can transfer to their cards.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: General Trumps Loyal
Even for loyal Southwest flyers, the general travel Chase Sapphire Preferred card is a more rewarding choice.
What You Need to Qualify for a Credit Card for Bad Credit
A spotless credit history isn't a requirement for getting a credit card. But you will need ID, income and a few other important things.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Reserve Dethroned
For casual and heavy travelers alike, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a better all-around package.
The Horizon Gold Card Isn’t Worth Your Time or Money
What seems like an easy way to build credit is actually a store card with high fees you can use at only one place.
What Is the Standard Cash-Back Rate for Credit Cards, 1.5% or 2%?
Competition forced a rise in many flat-rate cash-back rewards rates to 1.5%. They might go even higher.
When Chase Put the ‘5/24’ Credit Card Rule in Writing … Briefly
The Chase 5/24 rule limits the number of personal credit cards you can open within a two-year period.
What the First Credit Cards Were Like
Here’s what the first credit cards were like and how they evolved over time.
Citi Double Cash vs. Blue Cash Preferred: Blue Cash Is Best for Savvy Shoppers
The Blue Cash Preferred has a high annual fee, but even taking that into account, it can still earn more cash back than the Citi Double Cash Card because of its elevated rewards rates on groceries, streaming, gas and more.
2016 Consumer Credit Card Report
NerdWallet's annual look at the credit card landscape finds that the subprime market is huge — and predatory card issuers are circling.
Discover it Miles vs. Bank of America Travel Rewards: Discover Wins for Flexibility
These cards have streamlined the earning and redeeming process with no annual fee and no travel restrictions. Let's take a look at their basics.
How Credit Card Issuers Define ‘Travel’
The types of spending that count as a travel purchase on one card might not count on another.
How to Make the Most of the Citi Costco Credit Card
Leverage your perks and bonus categories, including gas, dining and travel. But also know when to reach for a different card.
Making the Most of the American Express Platinum
The real value in this card lies in its high-end travel perks. For a heavy traveler, the statement credits and lounge access can justify the near-$900 annual fee.
Making the Most of Discover it Miles: Use Everything It Offers
No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, free FICO score, 1.5 miles per dollar spent on every purchase, and earn even more if you use every feature.
Which Credit Cards Let You Set a Spending Limit for Authorized Users?
It's helpful but not always an easy feature to find, at least on consumer cards. If you need it, here's where to look.
Credit Card Basics for High School Students
Federal law requirements make it hard for people under 21 to get a credit card. Here's what you need to know as you explore your options.
Which Credit Cards Give Free FICO Scores?
Most major card issuers now give cardholders free access to their credit score, whether FICO or another version.