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Ask an Expert: Which Credit Cards Offer the Longest 0 Percent Intro Periods?

on April 11, 2014

Consumers with very good to excellent credit have several options to transfer a balance and pay down credit card debt interest-free over a lengthy introductory period.

Are RFID Credit Cards Safe?

on July 3, 2013

Carrying a wave and go credit card means you need to take extra steps to protect your plastic from high-tech thieves.

Review: Barclaycard Rewards MasterCard — Excellent Credit

on July 2, 2013

This card has a very generous cash-back bonus for new customers and also provides extra rewards for essential items you buy every month.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card Option for Bad Credit?

on June 20, 2013

Should you apply for a secured credit card or an unsecured card marketed to those with bad credit?

The Truth About Credit Card Debt

on October 29, 2013

Some reports seem to suggest that the average U.S. family is weighed down by more than $15,000 in outstanding credit card debt. Is it true?

Ask an Expert: Best Cash-Back Cards for Groceries?

on June 6, 2013

Some credit cards have very generous cash-back offers on groceries, but they’re not available to everyone.

Ask an Expert: Which Credit Cards Charge the Fewest Fees?

on April 11, 2014

If you have a great credit score, welcome to the world of credit cards with few fees and big benefits.

Ask an Expert: Will Carrying a Balance Improve My Credit Score?

on March 30, 2016

Whether it’s better to maintain a balance or pay your credit card off in full each month is one of the most common questions about credit scores.

Women Manage Credit Better Than Men, Study Says

on May 22, 2013

Experian shares some finding from its analysis of data from 750,000 credit reports.

Ask an Expert: Are Airline Credit Cards Always the Right Way to Purchase Airfare?

on May 16, 2013

A cash-back credit card with a bonus offer may be a better option, depending on your future travel plans.

Ask an Expert: Best Cash-Back Bonus Offer for a Moderate Budget?

on May 9, 2013

It doesn’t make sense to apply for a card with a huge initial bonus if you can’t meet the spending requirements to get the reward.

When to Teach Kids About Credit Card Debt?

on May 6, 2013

Waiting until they have their first card in hand is way too late.

Ask an Expert: Can I Get a Cash-Back Card With Average Credit?

on April 18, 2013

It’s no secret: The best rewards credit cards are reserved for those with stellar credit. But that doesn’t mean those with average credit can’t join in the fun.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card to Save on Gas?

on April 11, 2013

If you have a road trip in your future, you can’t control the price of gas but you can earn some cash back when you fill up.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card for Big Purchases?

on April 4, 2013

Would you apply for a credit card to get $100 cash? If you’re about to spend $500, you can. Just make sure you’ve got good credit.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card for Hotel Rewards?

on August 6, 2013

Here’s how you can earn up to seven free nights at a high-end hotel simply by spending $1,000 with a credit card.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card With No Interest on Purchases?

on April 11, 2014

This reader needs some temporary credit and wants the lowest interest rate possible: zero.

5 Tips to Live With Bad Credit – and Make It Better

on March 6, 2013

Is your credit score less-than-perfect? You’re not alone. Here’s how to make the best of a bad situation.

Ask an Expert: What Should I Look For When Shopping Credit Cards?

on January 31, 2018

The way many Americans pick their plastic is by responding to ads or a pre-approved card offer in the mail. Bad idea. If you want the perfect credit card, ask yourself these four questions.

Ask an Expert: Why Should I Use Credit Cards When Cash or Debit Will Do?

on February 24, 2013

This reader has credit cards, but is reluctant to use them – after all, aren’t they bad? As it turns out, no. In fact, they can be a consumer’s best friend.

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