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

Using credit card points for long weekend trips

Use your credit card points for a weekend getaway — spots like the Florida Keys, Sedona or New York City. Save money by using your points for flights, hotels and rental cars.

6 min read Nov 01, 2023
How to maximize credit cards for cheaper accommodation this holiday season

If you have a few travel rewards credit cards in your wallet, you should maximize the perks, benefits and points that come with them to leverage cheaper accommodation.

5 min read Nov 01, 2023
Should I put medical bills on a credit card?

Medical bills can be overwhelming, but credit cards may not be the solution.

6 min read Oct 26, 2023
Retail credit card interest rates skyrocket to 28.9% this holiday season, shoppers beware

Average retail credit card interest rates hit a record high of 28.93 percent.

6 min read Oct 23, 2023
How holiday travel will look different in 2023

Travel demand is high this holiday season, causing big crowds and high prices.

4 min read Oct 20, 2023
How to financially prepare and recover from a natural disaster

Natural disasters can lead to financial disaster. Here’s how to minimize damage.

10 min read Oct 18, 2023
How to use rewards points to save on holiday travel

How to save on holiday travel by booking early and finding the best rewards value.

4 min read Oct 16, 2023
Signing up for this credit card has earned me $814 and counting

I’m closing in on $1K in added value after signing up for this credit card in 2023.

3 min read Oct 13, 2023