
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.

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.

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

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.

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



You can redeem it for a variety of specific credits. It's not actual cash back, though, and it doesn't work the way Bilt Points do.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bilt cardholders can earn rewards on rent and mortgage payments in one of two ways. One is tied to non-housing spend; the other involves Bilt Cash. Neither is simple.

They cater to different financial goals and offer solid incentives, but reward values vary depending on how you redeem them.

The card's rewards rates, welcome offer and 0% promotions help it stand out from co-branded credit cards from other auto companies.

Car rental, cell phone and travel insurance are increasingly common perks on credit cards. Some cards even offer pet insurance and rewards on insurance payments.

Even if you're a store loyalist, you'll face all kinds of reward redemption hurdles, not to mention sneaky fees. You can do much better.

It earns high, uncapped rewards in popular spending categories. But those rewards have low individual value.


If you're worried about falling into a debt spiral, you can find credit cards that don't have an APR. But they tend to come with strings attached.

Its rewards put it on par with some of the best cash-back cards out there, but its terms and conditions include some confusing language.