Financial Literacy Featured Articles

Back-to-school shopping’s growing effect on credit card debt and how to avoid it

By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 18, 2025

August is a hot month for credit card spending. Historically, it’s been one of the biggest months for taking on credit...

Essential credit card alerts for better money management

By Natasha Etzel | Updated on August 13, 2025

Learning how to manage your credit card usage is essential. Do you want to simplify managing your credit cards? Most credit...

How credit cards can help you fight inflation

By John Egan | Updated on August 12, 2025

So, how can you fight sky-high inflation? There are several approaches you can adopt. Believe it or not, wise use of...

Can you pay tuition with a credit card?

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on August 12, 2025

Using a credit card to pay tuition could be a good rewards strategy if done wisely, but do the pros outweigh...

Guide to adding authorized users to your credit card

By Geoff Williams | Updated on August 12, 2025

Authorized user. They are two words that can make life much easier - or very stressful - for anybody who...

Can zero-based budgeting help you avoid carrying a credit card balance?

By Jake Safane | Updated on August 11, 2025

Maybe your work hours get cut or you lose your job, so the paycheck you were banking on to cover your...

Are credit cards with annual fees worth it?

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on August 7, 2025

If you’re in the market for a new credit card, your first inclination may be to focus on the accounts that...

Expenses to be aware of on college move-in day – And which credit cards can help

By Geoff Williams | Updated on August 7, 2025

Every parent knows that college is expensive. From the moment you whip out your credit card to pay for diapers, you're...

How merchant category codes affect credit card rewards

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on August 7, 2025

It seems to happen to everyone at least once: you make a credit card purchase expecting to earn bonus rewards points,...

American Express military benefits for military personnel, their spouses

By Les Masterson | Updated on August 7, 2025

American Express military benefits could be quite the money-saver for military personnel. Thanks to the Servicemembers' Civil Release Act (SCRA), American...