Sarah Gage

Managing Editor, Credit Cards

19

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

Citi and American Airlines recently updated their fanciest credit card. Is it worth the hefty annual fee?

The Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard recently unveiled some new benefits, along with a higher annual fee. Read on to find out who’s best suited for the card.

4 min read Aug 04, 2023
Approval Odds: Your key to a successful credit card application

Approval Odds helps you know which cards you’re most likely to be approved for.

3 min read Jul 27, 2023
Credit card market share statistics

Who are the winners and losers in the U.S. credit card market? Let’s take a look.

5 min read Jul 06, 2023
Debit or credit cards for kids: A guide for parents

Is your child ready for a kid’s credit card or kid’s debit card? Here’s how to know.

8 min read Jul 05, 2023
How I paid off $20,000 in credit card debt without giving up my avocado toast

You don’t need to give up your avocado toast to pay off credit card debt.

5 min read Jun 26, 2023
Is Experian Boost worth it?

Experian Boost is a credit-building tool that lets you use alternative data to boost your score. It’s free to use and boosts scores by 12 points on average, yet there are a few downsides to consider [...]

6 min read Jun 22, 2023
Rethinking credit: Tips for first-generation credit users

How to reset your parents’ resistance to credit.

6 min read Jun 15, 2023
Credit card statistics by race and ethnicity

Racial disparities persist in some Americans’ credit scores and debt balances.

6 min read Jun 07, 2023