Financial Literacy Featured Articles

Credit card application rules: Can you qualify for a new welcome bonus? Issuer rules explained

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on September 8, 2025

Such restrictions mainly target cardholders identified as "churners." Churners, according to my colleague Maryalene Laponsie, open a new card account, then...

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...

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...

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...

Inside the world of Centurion cardholder Don Sabatini

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.

Common credit card fees and how to avoid them

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...

Covid-19 and credit cards: What you need to know

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...