Credit Card News & Advice

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. While credit cards started off as an easy way to make purchases, some of them have evolved into status symbols. If you're looking to turn heads, you can choose from plenty…

If your credit card payment is more than 30 days overdue, your credit card issuer can report your late payment to the credit bureaus. When a late payment is on your credit report, it damages your credit score. The extent of the damage…

Using a credit card responsibly is an effective way to build credit. But it's not the only way. If you've decided that credit cards aren't for you, you'll be happy to know that there are many ways to build credit without a credit card. And…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Earning elite status with your favorite airline offers valuable benefits whenever you fly. However, most people don't travel enough to meet those requirements. One of the…

An early November survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that more than four in 10 respondents expect to go into debt to pay for gifts and travel during the holiday season.When asked what methods they'll use to finance the holidays,…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Travelers can benefit greatly when they hold a co-branded credit card for their favorite hotel brand. Most hotel credit cards offer higher rewards on paid stays, elite…

Credit bureaus don't automatically collect information about rent payments but will include this data on your credit reports if they receive it. And if you're buying a home, lenders can use your positive rental payment history for loan…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Taylor Swift has announced her 2023 tour following last month's release of her latest album, "Midnights." While The Eras Tour is expected to sell out quickly – with ticket…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. When picking a new credit card, many people focus on which bank issues the card or what types of rewards it earns. Another important thing to take into account is the card's…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Some folks have credit scores that soar into the heavens. But many of us have scores that are a bit more down to earth. What type of credit score do we need to get the best…