Credit Cards
7 ways to start earning credit as a teenager
When you’re a teenager, all you want to do is hang out with friends and survive school. But there is one more thing you must do if you want to enjoy the sweet, sweet freedom that comes with adulthood. And it’s one thing to start building your credit early. Whether you’re considering taking out a […]
Citi Diamond Preferred vs. Citi Custom Cash
Citi is an advertising partner. Struggling to pay off your credit card debt? Are high interest payments exacerbating your suffering? Then Citi Custom Cash℠ Card or Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card may I help. Both cards offer a long-term introductory 0% interest rate on balance transfer offers and new purchases. You can transfer your existing debt […]
Credit Card Assistance Program: How It Works
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Whether you’re out of work due to health issues, suspended from work due […]
Crypto.com Review: Who is it made for?
Even Hollywood megastar Matt Damon wants you to join Crypto.com. In case you missed it, the Crypto.com ad featuring our favorite Martian/assassin/Harvard genius got tons of attention – and not all of it was good. (“Jerk-worthy” is a popular review slogan.) But stupid marketing tactics aside, how well does Crypto.com live up to its promise […]
Accepting card payments by phone: how to prevent fraud
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. As a merchant, you want to make payments as easy as possible for […]
Does a non-activated card affect my credit score?
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Even if you apply for a credit card and receive it in the […]
Should I Buy a Costco Anywhere Visa Card?
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. The credit card industry keeps a closely guarded secret of how many cardholders […]
3 national credit bureaus: how Equifax, Experian and TransUnion work
Credit bureaus, also known as credit information agencies, play an important role in today’s world. Their main function is to help lenders make objective and accurate decisions about potential clients. To this end, these independent commercial companies collect people’s credit and debt activity and then create reports that can be accessed by financial institutions and […]
5 things to know before going to a car dealership
In my early twenties, I had such a ridiculously bad day at a car dealership that it prompted me to take on a side job helping others get through the car buying process. To date, I have helped about 100 people get a new car and at the same time get a good deal. I […]
Using Ultimate Rewards for Apple Products
Chase launched the Apple Ultimate Rewards Store in 2018, giving Sapphire, Freedom and Ink cardholders another opportunity to redeem their Ultimate Rewards points. If you have a Chase credit card that earns Ultimate Rewards points, you can use those points to buy Macs, iPads, iPhones, and more—and you’ll get free shipping on all orders placed […]