Credit cards trends to look for in 2023
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The editors at CardRatings generally take a look in their crystal balls at the end of each year and make predictions...
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Are millennials the least loyal credit card users? Survey results say yes
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The "quarter-life crisis" or the general feeling of finding your footing in early adulthood is a real thing. While many millennials...
CardRatings’ experts announce top credit cards of 2025
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Each year CardRatings’ staff breaks down the top card picks for popular categories announcing a winner for each category. In addition...
Credit card trends to look for in 2025
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While some may not prioritize resolutions, the new year often brings renewed hope and a sense of optimism (a sentiment that...
What the return of inflation may mean for credit card debt
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Inflation is a predator that can bite you twice. First you pay higher prices for the things you buy. Then, if...
New high in credit card balances: How to take control and reduce your debt
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Debt levels have increased significantly in the last 10 years in the United States, with credit card and student loan balances...
Survey shows men are more likely to think they could do better — with their credit cards
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It's not quite fair to say that men are more likely to want to play the field while women are more...
Survey: Cardholders unaware of money-saving credit card perks, benefits
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Understanding what perks your credit card offers could save you hundreds of dollars. A CardRatings survey, however, revealed that many people...
Are credit card numbers on their way out? A look at the latest trends
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They may not all exactly be numberless, but our credit card numbers – in the not far-off future – won’t resemble...
The bad credit trap: Why secured credit cards can feel like a dead end
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In effect, these customers feel trapped in a bad relationship. To some extent, that's the kind of trap that comes with...