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What are the benefits of paying for a wedding on a credit card? Do they outweigh the risks? Learn more about if wedding credit cards are worth it. 

Fifty years ago, women lacked a lot of the financial independence they enjoy today. CardRatings looks at the past, present and future of women's financial freedom.

Are credit card rewards taxable? Should you pay your taxes with a credit card? CardRatings offers some guidance on common questions related to credit cards and taxes.

Epicureans everywhere can learn a thing or two about whittling down their food-related costs with the smart use of credit cards.

Think a no-annual-fee credit card can't possibly offer the type of features you want? Think again! The best no-annual-fee credit cards out there offer plenty in the way of perks, features and rewards.

Even if your vacation plans have been put on hold, using a travel rewards credit card now for everyday purchases can still be a smart move. Learn why. 

Some credit cards offered limited time perks in 2020 to help assist with pandemic needs, but what about in 2021? Do these offers still stand? Learn more.

Balance transfer credit cards can be an excellent tool for easing debt, but understanding how they work and what you stand to gain or lose is important. 

Many credit card welcome offers are even more lucrative now than they were this time last year. See how top offers compare. 

How much are Capital One miles worth? Can miles be transferred? Which Capital One credit cards earn miles? Learn all this and more. 

What is a credit card product change and when should you consider one? CardRatings breaks down the details.

Do you know how to choose a balance transfer credit card? Do you know the best way to use it to maximize your benefits? CardRatings compares 27 cards side-by-side and explains the pitfalls and best practices you need to know.

Will bonuses get better for travel rewards cards? Will COVID-19-related perks stick around? CardRatings looks at the credit card trends to watch for in 2021.

A CardRatings survey looks at what people spend, how they spend it and who they spend it on when it comes to holiday gift giving.

Donating credit card rewards comes at no extra cost to you and is a great way to help benefit your favorite charities. 

What's the difference between a VantageScore and FICO score? We answer this and more. 

A travel credit card can still be beneficial whether you're traveling right now or not. That's because many of the best travel credit cards also offer rewards on everyday purchases, and not just on travel purchases. Learn more. 

Dining rewards programs are an easy way to up your credit card rewards strategy. Learn more about the best hotel and airline dining programs and how they can help you earn more credit card rewards. 

Side-by-side comparison of the Amex Gold and Blue Cash Preferred® credit cards. Learn more about their rewards, benefits, bonuses & fees.

The market is flooded with cash-back credit cards for consumers to choose from, but several companies have recently made moves to make cash-back rewards even more appealing to new applicants. Here are just a few of CardRatings.com editors' picks for the best cash-back credit cards with standout programs designed to appeal to the serious cash-back credit card user. 

The best credit cards for online shopping offer top rewards, excellent protections and more. CardRatings breaks down the best credit card options for you.

Side-by-side comparison of the Citi Double Cash and Chase Freedom Unlimited credit cards. Learn more about their rewards, benefits, bonuses & fees.

When it comes to credit cards, you're already spending money on something you want or paying for something you need - so why not make that card work for you? Sometimes, you can make that card work extra hard without any extra effort on your part.

The Chase Pay Yourself Back program offers excellent value for Ultimate Rewards points. CardRatings breaks down the eligible Pay Yourself Back categories and the rules.

You're probably already spending money on dining out and eating at restaurants so you might as well earn some rewards on that spending.

How is your state doing when it comes to credit? Does that have anything to do with how it voted in 2016? Our annual CardRatings study takes a look.

Is it beneficial to save credit card rewards? What about expiration dates? Learn when it's a good idea to save rewards and how to keep them from expiring.

Learn about who should get a business credit card and about the numerous benefits these cards can provide.