Sara ­Rathner

Sara ­Rathner, credit card expert for NerdWallet.com, which provides information about and reviews of credit cards and other financial products and topics.

Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation
Money Savers

Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation

Sara ­Rathner | January 4, 2023

Skyrocketing inflation is stretching budgets and devaluing savings. Credit card debt shot up 13% over a recent 12-month stretch as…

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…

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.

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…