Sarah Gage

Managing Editor, Credit Cards

18

Years of experience

EXPERTISE

Credit cards
Rewards credit cards
Credit card debt
Debt management
Building credit

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

About the author
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

Bankrate debunks these 10 credit card myths

Don’t fall victim to these 10 common credit card myths. Here’s how to stay safe.

5 min read Apr 23, 2025
Is it a good idea to pay your credit card debt with your tax refund? Ask yourself these 3 questions

You received your tax refund, and now you’re figuring out what to do with the money. It might be a significant amount of cash — how do you spend it wisely? If you have credit card debt, the answer [...]

3 min read Apr 21, 2025
Can a credit card company challenge a bankruptcy filing?

Credit card issuers can challenge your bankruptcy filing – and win. Here’s how.

5 min read Mar 25, 2025
What happens to credit card debt when you die?

Before you trade the family silver to satisfy the credit card collector, find out if you’re liable.

7 min read Mar 21, 2025
Newly divorced? Here’s a guide to rebuilding your credit

Rebuilding your credit may not be a priority after divorce. Here’s why it should be.

6 min read Mar 21, 2025
Rewards obsessed vs. passive observer: How couples navigate credit card rewards

Learn how couples work together to maximize their credit card rewards.

8 min read Mar 21, 2025
I had to drop an authorized user on my credit card. Here’s what happened.

Three cardholders share what happened when they had to drop their authorized users.

5 min read Mar 17, 2025
What are annual travel credits and how do they work?

Credit card annual travel credits can offset card fees — but only if you use them.

6 min read Mar 14, 2025