Sarah Gage

Managing Editor, Credit Cards

18

Years of Experience

EXPERTISE

Credit card news
Credit cards
Credit card debt
Building credit
Business credit cards

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

Sarah Gage is a managing editor on the Bankrate team. Sarah has more than 16 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about providing clear, concise information that helps people take control of their personal finances. Her finance writing has been featured by Entrepreneur, Tally and Happy Money, among others.

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys camping, hiking, and planning her next rewards travel trip.

Sarah wants you to know

Sarah’s first credit card was the Chase card she opened as a college freshman (before she knew that free pizza wasn’t the best sign-up bonus). She now uses a mix of cash back and travel cards and is always looking for new ways to maximize her rewards and redemptions.

Sarah Gage's recommended readings

How to maximize your credit card rewards
How to maximize cash back with your credit card
The pros and cons of travel credit cards

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

Sarah's latest articles

What are ‘Trump accounts’ and how do they compare to investment alternatives?

Trump accounts: What to know about these new investment accounts for kids.

4 min read Dec 17, 2025
Survey: Fewer Americans believe their finances will improve in the year ahead, compared to past 2 years

Americans are growing more pessimistic about their finances amid inflation and job worries.

4 min read Dec 15, 2025
I dreamed about homeownership for years. The reality isn’t what I expected

Homeownership isn’t always the dream—you may sacrifice more than you expect.

6 min read Dec 11, 2025
The Fed just cut interest rates again. We asked 5 experts what Americans should do next

Rates are falling, and finance pros say it may be time for Americans to rethink some strategies.

7 min read Dec 10, 2025
As Trump eyes Powell’s successor, the Fed moves toward another rate cut

Powell is dealing with the most intense division of his eight years as Fed chair.

7 min read Dec 08, 2025
6 key ways the Federal Reserve impacts your money

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

9 min read Dec 08, 2025
The penny is out. Experts weigh in on what it means for consumers

Now that the U.S. Mint is done producing pennies, what happens to consumer prices?

3 min read Dec 01, 2025
Study: 78% of holiday staples cost more in 2025 as tariffs push inflation higher

Here’s what to skip and what to buy — and how to tariff-proof your budget.

11 min read Nov 20, 2025