Credit card pros and cons
Credit cards are a great way to build credit and save. Here are the biggest pros and cons.
7 min read
Oct 27, 2023
Kendall Little
Former Reporter, Credit Cards
Kendall Little is a former personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
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