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5 credit card gifts to give yourself during the holiday season

By Geoff Williams | Updated on August 7, 2025

With the holidays coming, your credit cards are probably about to get their usual end-of-the-year workout. There are things you could...

By Stephanie Colestock | Updated on July 25, 2025

With so many options from Chase, CardRatings wanted to take a head-to-head look at a few Chase credit cards to help...

By Ellen Cannon | Updated on July 23, 2025

The American Express "black card" gets attention wherever it goes. A Centurion cardholder tells all about his card.

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on July 22, 2025

You've likely heard the horror stories related to credit card debt. They go something like this: "I applied for a card...

By John Egan | Updated on July 15, 2025

So, given the massive sums of money earmarked for back-to-school shopping, how can you responsibly put back-to-school spending on a credit...

By Richard Barrington | Updated on July 14, 2025

The Federal Reserve made no interest rate changes in the second quarter of 2025. However, a few credit cards did change...

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on July 14, 2025

What do you need to do with your credit cards? What does trip cancellation insurance cover? What do you need to...

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on June 25, 2025

Even during a crisis there are a number of things you can do to make sure you come out ahead financially.

By Liz Taurasi | Updated on June 24, 2025

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

By Jake Safane | Updated on June 24, 2025

As the name suggests, BNPL allows consumers to buy something now while paying for it over time, often split into four...