Credit Cards: Browse, Learn and Apply

I Paid Off My Credit Card Debt … Now What?

Cutting up your cards may not be a smart move, but starting an emergency fund is. While you're at it, see if you can improve your existing plastic.

What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?

While largely invisible to consumers, interchange fees help fund credit card rewards and may also affect prices.

What Is AmEx Pay Over Time and How Does It Work?

It makes your American Express card function more like a traditional credit card, allowing you to finance qualifying purchases with interest.

U.S. Bank Altitude Go vs. Capital One Savor: Savor Is Sweeter

The Altitude Go earns an impressive 4x back on dining, but the Savor outperforms when it comes to grocery stores and entertainment spending.

Is a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? Here’s How to Tell

Some offers sizzle, but others fizzle when you do the math. Make sure you understand point values, redemption options and spending requirements.

Credit Cards That Offer Pre-Qual or Preapproval Without a Hard Pull

Many issuers can determine your odds of qualifying without a credit check. A few cards show an offer, with a credit limit and APR, before you accept.

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2010s

In the 2010s, stay-at-home spouses gained an easier path to qualify for credit cards based on household income.

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 2000s

In the first decade of the 21st century, a court ruling that allowed pay discrimination led to a landmark law.

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1990s

Women’s participation in the workforce rose in the '90s, and so did their salaries. But the gains were not uniform.

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1980s

Starting in the '80s, more women than men were earning bachelor's degrees, and women's pay was gaining ground.

Women and Credit Through the Decades: The 1970s

It wasn't until the '70s that women won a legal right to apply for credit cards separate from their husbands.

HMBradley Launches Credit Card With Automatic Rewards Customization

The card works in tandem with HMBradley bank accounts, which adjust APY based on how much you save each quarter.

6 Credit Card Scams and How to Avoid Them

Crooks don't have to steal your card — just your card information. Keep your money and your identity safe.

2020 Consumer Credit Card Report

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the finances of millions of cardholders, and many are turning to their credit card issuers for assistance. But almost all of them are finding that help comes with downsides.

5 Things to Know About the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Credit Card

You get high-flying rewards and perks, including a travel credit that can significantly defray the $400 annual fee. But there are no travel partners.

How to Build Credit With a Secured Credit Card

Get the right card, use it regularly, keep your balance low and, above all, pay your bill on time every month.

5 Things to Know About the AmEx EveryDay Preferred Credit Card

7 Alternatives to Credit Card Cash Advances

Cash advances are expensive. They're an option if you're in a bind, but take a look at the alternatives first.

What Is Plastiq and How Does It Work?

For a fee, Plastiq lets you use debit or credit cards to pay bills that don't typically accept cards as payment.

How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit Cards

For each card, stay on top of its benefits, give it a purpose and keep it on you only if you need it 'in the wild.'