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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...

Survey: Cardholders unaware of money-saving credit card perks, benefits

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 18, 2025

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

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...

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...

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....

Lost income impacts how people redeem credit card rewards, survey shows

By Cardratings Staff | Updated on March 13, 2025

Whether you've lost income or a job since the start of March could very well have an impact on how you're...

Millennials wary of credit cards but keen on potential benefits, new survey finds

By Timothy O- Connor | Updated on March 13, 2025

The millennial generation is less likely to have a personal credit card when compared to the older adult population and less...

Cardholders more likely to keep using a card than to recommend it, survey reveals

By Cardratings Staff | Updated on March 13, 2025

A CardRatings survey of more than 1,500 cardholders across 65 cards found that most people rate their likelihood of continuing to...

Lost income? Banks are more likely to reduce your credit card limit, survey reveals

By Cardratings Staff | Updated on March 13, 2025

What do you do if a bank reduces your credit limit? CardRatings survey results say it's happening to about 21% of...

Credit card satisfaction: Does more always mean better?

By Richard Barrington | Updated on March 3, 2025

Usually, when a person acquires a lot of something - cars, clothes, baseball cards, whatever - we assume it means they...