
Upcoming Amex Delta SkyMiles changes leave some cardholders upset
Upcoming changes to Delta cards leave some cardholders dissatisfied
It’s best to think of a credit card as a tool in your financial toolbox. You should use it with specific intent and only after you’ve established a game plan for repayment.
— Steve Dashiell
About the author
Steven Dashiell is an editor for Bankrate and CreditCards.com with expertise in rewards credit cards, financial literacy, and helping consumers build and maintain their credit. Steve has more than four years of experience in personal finance with an affinity for rewards, credit card perks and helping consumers make the most of their card choices. Steve’s writing and expertise has appeared in outlets, such as U.S. News & World Report, CBS, Fox Business, Time, Forbes and NASDAQ. When not writing about credit cards, Steve nerds out on birds, paints landscapes and life scenes, fiddles around on bass guitar and takes names in Street Fighter.
Steve wants you to know
Steve made the common mistake of accepting a credit card offer he received in the mail right after graduating high school. He promptly maxed it out on a vacation and made only minimum payments on the balance, which is a textbook example of what you shouldn’t do. This, predictably, tanked his credit score. Years later, and after much work, Steve’s credit score now rests squarely in the “excellent” tier.
“I started writing about credit cards, largely due to my horrible experience fresh out of high school. I had no clue what I was doing with my credit card and they don’t exactly come with a best practices guide. I hope to educate people in a similar position to make better decisions about their credit card use and help protect their financial health for the future.”
Steve's recommended readings
How to protect yourself from online card fraud
How to build your credit score quickly
Common credit card fees and how to avoid them
It’s best to think of a credit card as a tool in your financial toolbox. You should use it with specific intent and only after you’ve established a game plan for repayment.
— Steve Dashiell
Upcoming changes to Delta cards leave some cardholders dissatisfied
Here’s a look at Capital One’s newest luxury business travel card.
Credit card debt reaches an all-time high in Q2 2023
The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi offers one of the industry’s highest payouts at the pump.
The Choice Privileges Select Mastercard is a solid option for choice hotel travelers who want to maximize the benefits they can earn.
Any business owner who spends heavily on gas and office supplies can benefit from owning this card.
The Surge Mastercard Credit Card comes with many fees you may not find on other credit cards.
A great choice for grocery delivery fans, but markups and fees could take a chunk of your earnings. See our full Instacart Mastercard review.
Find a top zero-interest credit card in 2025 to help finance big purchases and manage debt without paying interest with Bankrate.
These devices take only seconds to install and can give thieves access to your banking data.
I did a year-end review of my credit cards. I did not expect the results
These are our picks for the best secured credit cards. A secured card can be helpful for those with bad credit or little credit history looking to repair or build their credit.
Your guide to payments giant Visa and how it compares to Mastercard.
Saving money on gas with credit cards isn’t as simple as it seems.
Booking through your card issuer’s site may seem intimidating, but it can offer savings on your next trip.
By leveraging the right credit cards, you can save money on travel.