7 credit card tips for college students By John Schmoll | Updated on September 4, 2024 It's not cheap to be a college student. Books, tuition, and simple living expenses all require ample resources. A credit card...
Guide to Chase Refer-A-Friend referral bonus program By Adam Frankel | Updated on September 23, 2025 Chase Refer-A-Friend is Chase’s incentive program which lets you earn rewards if someone uses your referral link to apply for a...
How your credit card average daily balance impacts interest rates By Choncé Maddox | Updated on May 27, 2025 For all the benefits credit cards can offer, one of the major drawbacks is interest. When you don't pay your balance...
Fed poised to cut rates – How will your credit card benefit? By John Schmoll | Updated on August 29, 2024 Inflation has made managing finances a challenge for many Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to manage inflation, the...
10 expenses to charge to a business credit card By Choncé Maddox | Updated on October 31, 2025 Running a business involves managing various expenses, from office supplies to travel costs. Using a business credit card for these transactions...
Guide to Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Reserve® benefits By Adam Frankel | Updated on November 21, 2025 Those who spend a fair chunk of their budget on dining and travel will appreciate the Sapphire Preferred’s generous rewards rate...
Practical solutions to common credit card complaints By Curtis Arnold | Updated on February 7, 2025 The major consumer complaints that the CFPB received seemed to be centered around four areas:
Strategies to level up your IHG elite status By Choncé Maddox | Updated on August 19, 2024 Elite membership status levels include Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, and Diamond Elite, each offering progressively better perks like bonus...
Can I use household income on my credit card application? By Erica Lamberg | Updated on June 3, 2025 When you apply for a credit card, there are several factors that can impact your chances for approval. Two major considerations...
How much does back-to-school borrowing add to your costs? By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 14, 2024 Back-to-school shopping has millions of Americans reaching for their credit cards. That may be a convenient solution, but it can also...
Credit card delinquencies are on the rise: Strategies for debt relief By John Schmoll | Updated on August 12, 2024 With credit card delinquency rates increasing, more Americans are facing the question of what they may need to do if they're...
How does the Bilt Mastercard® work? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on May 9, 2025 Over the years, consumers have welcomed countless other innovations. Not surprisingly, the card issuers that have evolved by responding to consumer...
Teachable moments from back-to-school-shopping By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 7, 2024 It's back-to-school shopping season. Classes may not yet be back in session, but even before then, back-to-school shopping provides a great...
Does credit card car rental insurance apply to non-traditional car rental services? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on August 6, 2024 Credit card holders can often take advantage of a significant perk when renting a car: complimentary insurance coverage. This benefit, typically...
How to pick a credit card for back-to-school shopping By Holly Johnson | Updated on December 4, 2025 For the most part, this means picking a credit card with a sizable bonus and useful rewards categories, maximizing any purchase...