Debt forgiveness myths not to fall for By John Schmoll | Updated on June 10, 2025 Credit card debt forgiveness is when you settle your accounts for less than the amount owed. In effect, the issuing bank...
Are millennials the least loyal credit card users? Survey results say yes By Richard Barrington | Updated on June 6, 2025 The "quarter-life crisis" or the general feeling of finding your footing in early adulthood is a real thing. While many millennials...
Discover quarterly rewards categories for Q1 2026 By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on December 16, 2025 From January through March 2026, card_name cardholders will earn 5% cash back on purchases at grocery stores, wholesale clubs, and on...
What is penalty APR and how to avoid it By John Schmoll | Updated on June 3, 2025 Other actions, such as a payment returning with insufficient funds or exceeding your credit limit, can trigger the higher rate. Worse...
What is a credit card retention offer? By Holly Johnson | Updated on October 2, 2025 When a card issuer mentions a credit card retention offer, they are typically hoping you will pay the annual fee on...
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card’s best points offer of the year By Jennifer Doss | Updated on October 23, 2025 This isn't just the best offer of the year for this card; it's the best we've seen since 2023! If IHG...
How to manage credit card debt as a retiree By John Schmoll | Updated on May 23, 2025 What's more concerning is the amount of debt carried by many seniors. "Nearly half (48%) of older adults who carry a...
Major credit cards – What are they and why are they important? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on May 20, 2025 You often hear the term "major credit cards," whether it's someone excited about getting approved for one or a business displaying...
What the return of inflation may mean for credit card debt By Richard Barrington | Updated on May 13, 2025 Inflation is a predator that can bite you twice. First you pay higher prices for the things you buy. Then, if...
Should you freeze your credit? What it does (and doesn’t do) to protect you By Dawn Papandrea | Updated on May 13, 2025 But should you freeze your credit? And what do credit freezes actually do to protect you? Learn all about what credit...
With Southwest now charging for checked bags, are Southwest credit cards still worth it? By Holly Johnson | Updated on May 12, 2025 Southwest Airlines has always chosen to do things differently, from its love-it-or-hate-it open seating policy to its no-fee flight changes and...
Should you have multiple credit cards? Lessons from cardholders with excellent credit scores By Richard Barrington | Updated on May 9, 2025 New findings from a CardRatings.com cardholder satisfaction survey suggest that's how people with excellent credit scores approach their credit card strategy....
How to get your credit ready for retirement By Dawn Papandrea | Updated on May 8, 2025 Dealing with credit trouble when you're living on Social Security and other fixed retirement income can make it hard to have...
How does credit card debt impact your debt-to-income ratio? By Choncé Maddox | Updated on May 7, 2025 Understanding how credit card debt affects your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio can make all the difference when planning your financial future. The...
Student loan payments now affecting credit: What you need to know By Holly Johnson | Updated on May 6, 2025 Interestingly, borrowers who are delinquent or in default on their student loans have not had their late payments reported to the...