Experience
Emily Sherman is a senior editor for CreditCards.com and Bankrate Credit Cards, specializing in product news and recommendations. She has worked as a writer and editor in the credit cards space for three years, covering any and all topics related to how cards work, rewards programs, card benefits, travel, cash back and more. Prior to working in the personal finance space, Emily worked as a writer in tech with a focus on job hunting in the industry.
Emily is also a co-founder and strategy consultant for To Her Credit, a series offering financial advice for women designed to bridge the education gap and bring special attention to the issues that women face – including higher health care costs and the gender pay gap, among others.
Emily is passionate about the intersection of personal finance and the experience of underrepresented groups, and she strives to produce content that meets each reader where they are in their unique financial journey. She’s written about everything from the various hidden costs women will face in their lifetimes to how chronic migraines have impacted her own financial journey.
When she is not writing and editing content about credit cards, Emily is a self-professed credit card nerd, putting her own points and miles to use planning her next big vacation. One of her favorite pastimes is scouring flight deals to find the best way to use her Southwest Companion Pass.
Education
Emily has a B.A. in English Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX.
If you can take advantage of the sign-up bonus, application credit for Global Entry or TSA Precheck and flexible redemption options for travel purchases, the Venture card is absolutely worth it.
All it takes to get the most out of this holiday season and maximize your savings is the right credit card.
A solid tool for loyal Nordstrom and sister-brand shoppers, but comes with a high APR.
The card offers one of the longest 0% introductory balance transfers available.
This is an intriguing credit card if you have an existing relationship with Bank of America.
This federal credit union card offers some of the lowest rates and fees available.
One of the best Credit One cards, but trade up when you can for better features.
Our comprehensive guide aims to keep you up-to-date on the best credit card bonus offers and seasonal promotions.
Your Amex mileage may vary, but this is a good source of grocery and gas rewards.
Amex features give this card an edge over many other Credit One and similar cards.
Someone who spends a lot at one of the discounted merchant categories and would like a one-year break on interest charges may benefit from the U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card.
A good earning rate for brand loyalists, but the rewards are inflexible in terms of redemption
Unless you’re a loyal Best Western fan, general travel credit cards may offer more.
This card offers big rewards for those who travel a few times a year on JetBlue.
Expedia Rewards Voyager card from Citi lets you earn big on Expedia.com purchases.
Competitive debit rewards, but its fees and category restrictions limit cash back.
This no-frills rewards card comes with a sweet perk: Discover will match your first-year cash back.
The Capital One Spark Cash Select offers 0% Intro APR for the first 12 months. Find out how it compares to other business cards, and if it might be the right next card for your wallet.
Any business owner who spends heavily on gas and office supplies can benefit from owning this card.
The Indigo Mastercard is aimed at those with poor credit, no credit history, or even those who’ve declared bankruptcy, which means it’s easier to get approved for than other cards.
The Milestone Mastercard fits into a category of credit cards specifically built for people with bad credit.
The First Progress Platinum Select MasterCard Secured Credit Card is an option if you have no credit history.
A good starter card for those with little to no credit. However, starter cards with more lucrative rewards exist.
United Airlines customers who are looking for value from checked bags and rebates get the most value from the United Quest Card.
A flexible alternative for hotel cardholders focused on reward nights over brand perks.
A solid, low-cost card with an easy, flexible (but somewhat basic) rewards system.
Pending credit card transactions may take a few days depending on the merchant.
To process a credit card application, issuers will do a hard inquiry on your credit, which does have a temporary effect on your credit score. Here’s what you need to know.
Both the Citi Custom Cash and Amex Blue Cash Preferred offer some of the most generous rewards programs in the industry.
Whether a hotel can charge your credit card without notification can make a big difference. Read on for our advice if you ever find yourself in this situation.
The Discover it Cash Back offers a generous 5 percent cash back on rotating bonus categories, up to a quarterly cap. Those who can adjust their spending to maximize bonus earnings get a lot of value from [...]