How to Make the Most of Your Capital One Quicksilver Card
Use it for all purchases, or pair it with a card that offers higher rewards on specific categories and then use it for everything outside those categories.
Capital One vs. Discover Student Credit Cards: All Great Options for Young Adults
Both Capital One and Discover have excellent credit cards for students in their portfolios, though Discover’s lack of a credit score requirement means its cards are more accessible.
How ‘Platinum’ and ‘Gold’ Labeled Credit Cards Lost Their Shine
Cards named for metals are now likelier to be pitched to people with bad credit, American Express excepted.
How to Get the Most Out of the Discover it Cash Back Card
If you plan your spending accordingly, the card’s rotating 5% categories can put lucrative cash-back earning power in your wallet.
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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Capital One Quicksilver: There’s a Clear Winner
Both boast a 1.5% rewards rate, but the Chase Freedom Unlimited goes a lot further, also offering bonus rewards in specific categories ranging from 3% to 5%.
Can I Switch From My Secured Credit Card to an Unsecured One?
Some secured cards offer a path to automatically upgrade. With other cards, you can call and ask for the change.
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Bank of America Customized Cash vs. Blue Cash Everyday: When Blue Is Better
Both earn bonus rewards in everyday categories, but unless you're an existing Bank of America customer, AmEx's offering is probably a better fit.
American Express Blue Cash Showdown: Everyday or Preferred?
If an annual fee isn't a dealbreaker, the Blue Cash Preferred will earn you the highest rate on groceries around, plus elevated rates in several other areas.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
