Many people get new credit cards to earn valuable bonuses, take advantage of special perks or get interest-free financing. These features can be expensive for card issuers, so they implement rules to ...

Getting the right credit card starts with knowing your credit score, which can help you narrow down options you’re most likely to be approved for. Understanding credit card terms and what you’re ...

Bob Haegele is a freelance writer specializing in topics such as insurance, investing, and credit cards. His work has appeared on Business Insider, CreditCards.com, and other nationally recognized ...

Getting approved for a new credit card can feel like getting vetted for top-secret clearance, but there's a reason behind every question you need to answer. Beyond verifying your identity, card ...

Credit card companies release tempting offers on a regular basis. With so many attractive sign-up bonuses, it might seem hard to resist applying for them all. However, bank application rules and the ...

If you're relatively new to the points and miles world, you might be a bit hesitant to apply for new credit cards. Most of my friends and family members find it hard to believe that I have more than ...

Sometimes you need to cancel an application because you applied for the wrong card, another card has a better sign-up bonus or you realize you don’t need it. Canceling a card can be difficult because ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...