Press and Media Relations at CardRatings.com

CardRatings is dedicated to being the premiere source for credit card reviews, ratings and information. We understand that the average person isn't a credit card expert and is relying on us to provide authoritative, easy-to-understand advice when it comes to selecting a credit card that fits their lifestyle.  

We take that charge seriously and strive to provide information on the best credit cards for a variety of lifestyles, financial situations and desired credit card features. We also work to stay on top of industry trends and credit card best practices so that we can communicate that to you.

CardRatings’ experts regularly provide insight into and commentary on the credit industry for a wide range of media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show (NBC), Good Morning America, The Early Show (CBS), USA Today, PBS, Money and SmartMoney Magazines, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, Fox Business, Oprah and Friends and The Washington Post.

Our experts provide members of the media with professional service and timely, authoritative information. We work alongside members of the media at every stage of the reporting process to ensure that tight deadlines are met.

CardRatings.com PR Contact Information:

Contact Name:  Brooklyn Lowery
Contact Phone: 650-260-5626
Contact Email: pr@cardratings.com

Press Release archive:

• CardRatings.com identifies best states for living off campus (Sept. 5, 2021)
• CardRatings releases guide addressing credit cards and death (Aug. 25, 2021)
• CardRatings offers financial responsibility tips for parents with college-aged children (Aug. 5, 2021)
• CardRatings outlines the importance of student financial literacy training (July 22, 2021)
• Where cash back is king: CardRatings releases study on best cash-back rewards cities (July 15, 2021)
• CardRatings analyst predicts credit card landscape for second half of 2021 (July 8, 2021)
• CardRatings.com names the best and worst states for credit post-pandemic (June 16, 2021)
• Women shortchanged: CardRatings.com's new study shows clear gender gap in financial education (May 25. 2021)
• CardRatings.com details the pros and cons of paying for a wedding on a credit card (May 12, 2021)
• CardRatings.com answers the burning question: "How do credit cards work, anyway?" (April 14,2021)
• Book it: CardRatings names best credit cards for vacation 2021 (April 8, 2021)
• Cardratings.com outlines the best ways to meet a credit card minimum spend (March 31, 2021)
• CardRatings celebrates Women's History Month with spotlight on women's financial independence (March 25, 2021)
• CardRatings.com releases 2021 guide to credit cards and taxes (Feb. 25, 2021)
• Traveling after a pandemic: CardRatings.com offers a new guide (Feb. 19, 2021)
• CardRatings outlines the best credit card welcome offers for 2021 (Jan. 26, 2021)
• Look out for these 2021 credit card trends: CardRatings.com shares predictions (Dec. 22, 2020)
• Spending on holidays may be higher for 21%: CardRatings survey results (Dec. 15, 2020)
• CardRatings finds more than 70% of shoppers will spend the same amount or more on holidays this year despite the pandemic (Dec. 8, 2020)
• CardRatings announces the best credit cards of 2021 and releases its annual consumer survey (Nov. 24, 2020)
• Bulking up the foodie's budget: CardRatings gives simple strategies (Nov. 10, 2020)
• Cardratings unveils major overhaul of its credit card site (Oct. 7, 2020)
• Annual CardRatings study reveals states with credit conditions most vulnerable to the pandemic (Sept. 24, 2020)

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CardRatings in the news recent mentions:

• Consumer Talk with Michael Finney - Brooklyn Lowery discusses her credit card predictions for the second part of 2021 (July 17, 2021)
• Real Simple - "When to use a debit card -- and when to use a credit card instead" (July 16, 2021)
  
• FinMasters - Brooklyn Lowery joins other financial services experts to offer their top financial tips for teenagers. "Financial tips for teenagers: 15 experts share their best advice" (June 7, 2021)
• Debt.com - In honor of Mother's Day, Brooklyn Lowery and Jennifer Doss recounted the best money/finance tips they learned from their moms. Check out the two-part article here and here (May 10, 2021)
• Consumer Talk with Michael Finney - Jennifer Doss discusses "Is now a good time to apply for a credit card?" (Feb. 6, 2021)
• WDVM evening news - Jennifer Doss discusses the findings of CardRatings' holiday spending survey. Watch the segment. (Dec. 16, 2020)
• Debt.com - "Getting the right credit card at the right time" (Dec. 15, 2020) 
• Business.com - "What is credit card funding?" (Nov. 6, 2020)
• Nasdaq "Trade Talks" videos - Brooklyn Lowery discusses the results of a recent CardRatings survey looking at whether political ideology affects credit card habits. Watch the segment here. (Oct. 5, 2020)
• Univision - Brooklyn Lowery addressed the topic of small business credit cards and how they can be used as tools for small business owners, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the news segment here. (Aug. 5, 2020)
• MadameNoire - "6 ways to improve your credit score, according to financial experts" (Aug. 3, 2020)
• Kiplinger -"The best rewards credit cards for you, 2020" (April 30, 2020)
  
• Fox Business - "Common credit card fees and how to avoid them" (March 3, 2020)
• Yahoo! Finance - "CardRatings.com selects the best balance transfer credit cards" (Jan. 6, 2020)
• MoneyRates - "Credit card vs. debit card: Which is better?" (Dec. 19, 2019)
• Vox Magazine - "Digging up answers to the cash or credit card debate" (Nov. 28, 2019)
• Fox Business - "Top 5 credit cards of 2020" (Nov. 20,2019)
• Newsday - "Money Fix: When is applying for a store credit card a good idea?" (Oct. 28, 2019)
• Self.inc - "How to use secured credit cards to build credit" (Oct. 22, 2019)
• Fox Business - "These states are best prepared for the next recession" (Sept. 19, 2019)
• MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe - Brooklyn Lowery joined Chuck for the Survey Says portion of his show to discuss a recent CardRatings study showing only about 40% of people even know what credit card churning is, very few engage in the practice and, among those that do, 26% say the practice isn't worth it. Listen to the episode; segment begins at 28:20. (Sept. 5, 2019) 
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "Personal Finance 101: Should I use a debit card or credit card?" (Aug. 20, 2019)
• PayPod Podcast: Reviewing Credit Cards the Right Way with Brooklyn Lowery of CardRatings.com - CardRatings senior manager and site editor Brooklyn Lowery discussed the ins and outs of credit card review websites, how sites like CardRatings remain unbiased and how consumers can find the best credit card for their needs and lifestyle. Listen to the full PayPod Podcast on the Soar Payments website. (Aug. 16, 2019)
• Business Insider - "The 9 biggest reasons people get married" (July 30,2019) 
• KFGO's It Takes Two - Brooklyn Lowery joined hosts Amy and JJ to discuss credit cards and children. When is the right time to add a child as an authorized user? What are the pros and cons of doing so? And more. Listen to the segment. (March 25, 2019)