Credit Cards

Looking to get the most out of your credit card rewards? Or maybe you're trying to find information on transferring a balance? We've got you covered.

By The Motley Fool

Credit Cards
How to Lower Your Credit Card Payments
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Are your credit card payments too high? Here are some suggestions for reducing your debt. High credit card payments can be a major financial burden. …
August 26
Missed a Credit Card Payment? Do This Immediately
The Motley Fool
We all make mistakes. But missing a credit card payment is one you shouldn’t ignore. Nobody’s perfect. We all make our share of mistakes, especially …
August 10
Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Data Breach
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
If you have a Capital One card or applied for one in the past, then you need to know about the company’s data breach. It’s every consumer’s nightmare …
August 8
Part of the Equifax Settlement? Here's How to Choose Between Cash or Credit Monitoring
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
You could get a cash payout for the Equifax data breach -- but there’s a catch. Two years after the massive Equifax data breach leaked the sensitive …
August 7
Don't Use a Credit Card in These 4 Situations
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
It's often smart to pay with a credit card -- but sometimes you shouldn't. Here are four of those times. Many Americans prefer paying with credit …
July 25
5 Ways to Pay Less Credit Card Interest
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Credit card interest is expensive. Here are five ways to reduce the interest you pay on your card and keep more money in your pocket. Average credit …
July 6
8 Credit Card Benefits You May Be Overlooking
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Credit cards offer lots of benefits. Are you taking full advantage of the cards in your wallet? If you have a credit card in your wallet, you probably …
July 5
10 Credit Card Words You Should Understand
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Do you know these important credit card terms? If not, you might not understand what you're paying to use your credit card. The world of credit cards …
July 1
12 Perks of the Best Travel Credit Cards
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Travel credit cards offer a wide variety of benefits. But which are the most important? Are you a jetsetter who loves to spend your spare cash seeing …
June 30
Do You Have More Credit Cards Than the Average Person?
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
How many credit cards do you have? Find out here how you compare to the typical American. Did you know that most people have more than one credit card …
June 26
4 Rotten Eggs That May Be Hidden in Your Credit Report
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
Is your credit report filled with rotten eggs? Finding them may not be as fun as an Easter egg hunt, but it can pay big dividends -- and we'll help …
April 18
How to Protect Yourself From Travel Disasters Like the WOW Air Failure
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
Travel disasters are costly and stressful, and that's why you need to make sure you're ready in case one happens to you. Although any disruption to …
April 11
How Good Does Your Credit Score Really Need to Be?
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
Here's when you can call it a day and stop worrying about your credit. By now it's common knowledge that you need a high credit score. Under the FICO …
April 7
Should You Go All-In on Paying Off Your Debt?
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
You can commit all your disposable income towards debt, but that's not always the best idea. "Pay off all your debt" is among the most popular pieces …
April 7
How to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy in 5 Easy Steps
The Motley Fool - Eric Volkman
A bankruptcy isn’t the end of the world. Here’s how to recover from one. Non-business bankruptcies have, thankfully, declined consistently every year …
Nov 1, 2018
Do My Rent Payments Affect My Credit Score?
The Motley Fool - The Ascent Staff
Most people know that when they inquire about a rental property, the landlord often will run a credit check to get a sense of their reliability. But …
Oct 27, 2018
How Useful Is That Free Credit Score?
The Motley Fool - The Ascent Staff
There are dozens of credit scoring models out there, and some are more useful than others. Chances are you've probably seen the commercials …
Oct 26, 2018
More Employers Are Checking Credit Reports. Should You Be Worried?
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
Your resume isn't the only document that matters to prospective employers anymore. We're well beyond the days when a well-written resume was enough to …
Oct 25, 2018
Here’s the Fastest Way to Boost Your Credit Score
The Motley Fool - Lyle Daly
Most ways to boost your credit score take several months or more before you see results. Find out how focusing on one scoring criteria can improve …
Oct 25, 2018
Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
The Motley Fool - The Ascent Staff
It started with a student loan for college. Then you bought a car and a home. Then you had some unexpected expenses that you charged to your credit …
Oct 21, 2018
Student vs. Secured Credit Cards: Which Should You Choose?
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
Both can help build your credit history, but one might suit you more than the other. A credit card is usually the first entry on most young adults' …
Sep 23, 2018
What's the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?
The Motley Fool
When you're borrowing money, you need to know if the debt is secured or unsecured. Find out how to tell -- and why the difference matters. Chances are …
Sep 22, 2018
3 Simple Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
The Motley Fool - Eric Volkman
Need to lift that all-important number? Follow this trio of straightforward strategies to start. Does your credit score need a boost? Life happens; …
Sep 20, 2018
How to Get Out of Your Car Lease Without Hurting Your Credit
The Motley Fool
You wanted a new car, but you couldn't afford to buy it outright, so you decided to enter into a lease. Now it's been a couple of years, and you've …
Sep 11, 2018
Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea?
The Motley Fool - The Ascent Staff
Creditors are calling you every day, you dread going to the mailbox because of what you may find, and you're losing sleep at night trying to figure …
Sep 9, 2018
Store Credit Cards: Are They Worth It?
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
You approach the checkout counter of your favorite store, and the cashier asks whether you have the store's credit card. When you say no, the cashier …
Sep 7, 2018
What Are Virtual Credit Cards, and Should You Have One?
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
They can make your online shopping more secure, but they're not without their drawbacks. These days, you can't make an online purchase without …
Sep 4, 2018
How Credit Builder Loans Work
The Motley Fool - Kailey Fralick
They can help you improve your credit, but it'll cost you. A good credit history opens the door to better interest rates, more loan approvals, and …
Aug 27, 2018
11 Ways to Accumulate Credit Card Rewards and Points Faster
The Motley Fool - Elizabeth Aldrich
You don’t have to double-down on your spending to double your rewards. Not having a rewards credit card is a waste of a good credit score, but owning …
Aug 7, 2018