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Modernity is fraught with countless complexities. From trying to understand cryptocurrency to demystifying why toast with avocado costs $18, the intricacies of modern money can leave you with more questions than answers. Thankfully, that mold is broken with simple and easy to understand things. The CardName discontinued and CardName discontinued provide just that sort of [...]

For a number of years, the CardName has been one of the top travel rewards credit cards for people who want flexibility with redemption options. With the ability to transfer points to travel partners, great travel benefits, and a relatively low annual fee, the Sapphire Preferred® Card made a name for itself in providing incredible [...]

As recession concerns loom, poor credit conditions put Nevada, Georgia and Louisiana on shaky ground while North Dakota leads all states with the best credit conditions. Foster City, CA – September 17, 2019 – CardRatings.com, a leader in credit card ratings, today released new research ranking the best and worst states for credit conditions. Highlighted by stark [...]

The time until the next recession may be running out. Have credit conditions in your state improved much since the last recession? While nationally the economy has been in an expansion for 10 years now, some states have made much more progress during the good times than others. This might leave the weaker states teetering on [...]

The peace of mind provided by flat-rate cash-back rewards cards cannot be overstated. With the CardName and the CardName, you are able to easily rack up cash-back rewards without having to keep an updated calendar of the rotating bonus categories or enroll every quarter in order to receive bonus cash back. Both cards earn uncapped [...]

While you probably know all about your credit card's cash back or rewards program, you may be less familiar with all the other benefits it offers. For instance, if you have a premium card, you probably have credit card concierge services, which takes stress off your shoulder when it comes to things like trip research, [...]

It's a scary world out there, and credit cards are on the front lines of defense. It used to be that when you got a credit card, you focused on the interest rate and, if you had a good credit score, you were probably keenly interested in the rewards program. Then, if you felt you had [...]

Credit card welcome offers are an easy way to rack up valuable points, miles or cash back. Maybe too easy as far as card issuers are concerned. Some rewards points enthusiasts have embraced a questionable practice to maximize signup bonuses. They open an account, charge only enough needed to earn the welcome bonus and then either [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTSBEST CREDIT CARDS FOR FAMILIES HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CREDIT CARD FOR YOUR FAMILY BEST PRACTICES FOR USING A REWARDS CREDIT CARD SHOULD YOU ADD YOUR CHILDREN AS AUTHORIZED USERS ON YOUR CREDIT CARD? [RELATED_ARTICLE]No matter the size, shape or composition of your family, one thing is the same across the board: Families spend money.  And, [...]

Beverly Harzog doesn't have a crystal ball to see what credit card bonuses, perks and features issuers might create next to entice new customers, but she does have the benefit of hindsight and experience. Harzog, a credit card expert and personal finance analyst with U.S. News and World Report, has about 30 years of experience in [...]