Credit & Debt

Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?
Credit & Debt

Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?

Ted Rossman | December 4, 2023

Spending patterns have shifted in recent years, and household budgets have been reshaped. Are your current credit cards still the…

Best Credit Cards for 2022
Credit & Debt

Best Credit Cards for 2022

Sara ­Rathner | June 4, 2022

Prices and interest rates are rising fast, and consumers are facing a range of changes in 2022—does that mean they…

The Best Credit Card Deals Now
Credit & Debt

The Best Credit Card Deals Now

December 23, 2021

When you close a credit card account, your available credit declines…the percentage of available credit you're using climbs. That costs you points on your credit score.

Closing Unused Credit Card Accounts Hurts Your Credit Score
Credit & Debt

Closing Unused Credit Card Accounts Hurts Your Credit Score

December 22, 2021

When you close a credit card account, your available credit declines…the percentage of available credit you're using climbs. That costs you points on your credit score.

Best Credit Cards 2021

Best Credit Cards 2021

Sara ­Rathner | June 1, 2021

The past year dramatically shifted how Americans spend their money—and that has shaken up the roster of most-rewarding credit cards.

Don’t Let Your Credit Card Limits Be Slashed

Don’t Let Your Credit Card Limits Be Slashed

Matt Schulz | September 25, 2020

Credit card limits are being cut and cards closed amid the recession, but you can take steps to protect yourself.

The Best Store Credit Cards

The Best Store Credit Cards

Jill Gonzalez | July 15, 2020

Pros and cons of the most popular store credit cards.

Your Credit Score Could Change Under New FICO System

Your Credit Score Could Change Under New FICO System

June 30, 2020

FICO is changing the way it reviews your credit habits, which could mean a lower—or higher—credit-risk score than before.

The “Best” Credit Card for 2020? That Depends on How You Spend

The “Best” Credit Card for 2020? That Depends on How You Spend

Sara ­Rathner | April 29, 2020

With credit card rewards as high as 5% or 6%, creating a portfolio of cards can pay off big. Here’s how…

How to Maintain Your Credit Score in Retirement

How to Maintain Your Credit Score in Retirement

John ­Ulzheimer | November 18, 2019

Even in retirement, a low credit score can hurt you. Here’s how to bolster your score when you’re no longer working.

Despite Lower Rates, Most Vehicle Owners Shouldn’t Refinance

Despite Lower Rates, Most Vehicle Owners Shouldn’t Refinance

Greg McBride, CFA | October 21, 2019

Here’s how to assess the possible savings by refinancing an auto loan.

Credit Card Issuers Are Slashing Key Benefits

Credit Card Issuers Are Slashing Key Benefits

Matt Schulz | September 20, 2019

Credit card benefits such as rental car insurance and trip-cancellation coverage are fading and you may not notice until it’s too late.

Best Credit Cards for International Travelers

Best Credit Cards for International Travelers

July 8, 2019

WalletHub looked at credit cards that are popular with international travelers & reported on which ones have the best perks & can save you the most money.

Prepaid Cards Gain New Protections

Prepaid Cards Gain New Protections

C. Sue Brown | June 10, 2019

New rules require that prepaid debit cards—including Social Security and veterans cards— provide protections covering errors, fraud and theft.

The Best Low-Rate Credit Cards for a Rising Rate Environment

The Best Low-Rate Credit Cards for a Rising Rate Environment

Matt Schulz | January 7, 2019

As interest rates rise, you could save money by transferring your balance to low-rate credit cards.