Costco Visa vs. Sam’s Club Mastercard: How They Differ
Both feature competitive rewards and potentially frustrating downsides. The best option for you depends on where you shop and, possibly, your membership plan.
How to Make the Most of Your AmEx Blue Cash Preferred Card
Make the supermarket your mall, set the card as your streaming payment method, and use it for your daily commute.
How to Get the Most From Your Bank of America Customized Cash Card
To maximize rewards, you'll need a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch account with a big balance.
AmEx Green, Gold and Platinum: Which One Should I Get?
Of these cards, Green is our top pick, for its robust rewards on travel and dining and its potentially valuable perks at a relatively low cost.
2016 Travel Credit Card Study
Americans are missing out on more than 15,000 rewards points by applying for travel credit cards at the wrong time.
Going Paperless With Credit Card Statements: Pros, Cons and Tips
More and more consumers are opting for online-only statements, but it's not for everyone.
Which JetBlue Credit Card Is Right for You?
All of them offer sign-up bonuses, plus the ability to earn extra points on JetBlue, restaurant and grocery store purchases. Here's how to choose.
Do Gas Station Credit Cards Make Sense These Days?
Co-branded fuel company cards have improved in recent years and remain highly accessible — but they still can't compete with general rewards cards in terms of value and flexibility.
What to Do If You’re Denied a Secured Credit Card
First, find out why. Then consider approaching your own bank or a credit union, or work on building your credit through loan alternatives.
5 Things to Know About ‘Luxury Card’ Credit Cards
The heavy metal cards have big annual fees without the benefits to match.
Americans Struggle With Basics of Credit Cards and Scores — Do You? Try This Quiz
AmEx Blue Sky: Travel Rewards With No Annual Fee
NO LONGER AVAILABLE: With a low rewards rate and balky redemption rules, this card lagged its competitors.
How to Choose a Balance Transfer Credit Card
Big factors to consider include the length of the 0% intro APR window and the balance transfer fee. Here's what else to keep in mind.
What Is BankAmeriDeals?
Bank of America's version of the online bonus mall allows customers to earn bonus cash back whether they're using a credit card or a debit card.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Credit Card?
Many issuers offer instant card numbers, and in most cases you'll receive your physical card within one to two weeks after approval.
Who Has the Acceptance Edge: American Express or Discover?
In the U.S., it's now a tie, with both claiming a 99% acceptance rate among merchants accepting credit cards. But when traveling abroad, you'll still want a backup card and some cash.
How to Report Income on Your Credit Card Application
Personal income counts, but for borrowers over 21, so can income to which you have a "reasonable expectation of access."
How Minimum Redemptions Can Devalue Credit Card Rewards
Depending on a card's rules, you may have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars before you can redeem earned cash back, points or miles.
7 in 10 Americans See Added Stigma in Credit Card Debt, Survey Shows
Does a Credit Card Upgrade Hurt My Credit Score?
Whether you've asked for a switch or the card moves to a new issuer, long-term credit score damage isn't likely.