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Survey shows men are more likely to think they could do better — with their credit cards

By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 22, 2025

It's not quite fair to say that men are more likely to want to play the field while women are more...

My go-to credit card — and why I never leave home without it

By Bob Haegele | Updated on June 24, 2025

Many credit cards have sign-up bonuses to entice new potential customers. These bonuses come in many forms, with some offering points...

What are credit card convenience checks and should you use them?

By John Schmoll | Updated on April 17, 2025

Have you ever received blank checks with your monthly credit card statement? These credit card checks provide access to your line...

Are credit card numbers on their way out? A look at the latest trends

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 15, 2025

They may not all exactly be numberless, but our credit card numbers – in the not far-off future – won’t resemble...

5 benefits of a good credit score

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on April 14, 2025

Your credit score is more than just a number -- it's a tool lenders use to assess your financial reliability. When...

Are premium credit cards worth it?

By Lena Borrelli | Updated on September 25, 2025

It seems a new premium credit card boasting lavish benefits emerges almost daily, if headlines are any indication. These exclusive cards...

How to maximize credit card rewards using “two-player mode”

By Adam Frankel | Updated on October 2, 2025

Like burgers and fries or chutes and ladders, some things are just better when used together. Credit card rewards are no...

What happens if you only pay the minimum on your credit card?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on April 9, 2025

In my three and a half decades of using credit cards, the sheer amount of misunderstanding around minimum payments has been...

The bad credit trap: Why secured credit cards can feel like a dead end

By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 2, 2025

In effect, these customers feel trapped in a bad relationship. To some extent, that's the kind of trap that comes with...

How long do late payments stay on your credit report?

By John Schmoll | Updated on April 1, 2025

As payment history is the largest component of a credit score, it's fair to expect a significant negative impact once you...

How to redeem credit card rewards for non-traditional lodging options

By Holly Johnson | Updated on June 23, 2025

But if you dig a little deeper, you'll find you can book properties with points that are completely outside the ordinary....

Tips for getting better value out of your credit cards

By Richard Barrington | Updated on March 28, 2025

Overall, Americans give their credit cards pretty solid grades on what their cards provide. What they think less highly of is...

Good credit key to satisfaction with credit cards, survey shows

By Richard Barrington | Updated on March 27, 2025

There are good reasons for this. Having a good credit score can make you eligible for more favorable credit card terms....

How to dispute a credit card charge

By John Schmoll | Updated on March 26, 2025

Identifying a wrong charge on a credit card can be frustrating. You may wonder if your credit card number was stolen...

Southwest expands to Europe with Icelandair partnership

By Jason Steele | Updated on March 25, 2025

While Southwest Airlines offers some international flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, there’s no market for Southwest Europe flights....