Credit Card Advice

Latest credit card advice articles

• Are store credit cards a good idea?

  While savings are always welcome, there can be consequences to opening store credit cards.

  4 min read Apr 13, 2021

  

• How to choose an everyday spending card

  Consider how a new credit card might reward your everyday expenses.

  5 min read Apr 12, 2021

  

• Why are credit card APRs so high?

  With all the recent news about low interest rates, you might be wondering why the interest rate on your credit card is actually high. For the week of April 7, for instance, the average annual percentage [...]

  4 min read Apr 12, 2021

  

• Should I get a travel credit card that earns points, miles, or both?

  Should you get a travel rewards card that earns points or miles?

  5 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• How to dispute a credit card charge

  Unauthorized use, billing errors and complaints are covered by two laws. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• Chase tool helps you avoid getting burned by recurring charges

  Here’s how to avoid the trap of recurring charges.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• When do credit card companies report to the credit bureaus?

  Credit card issuers generally report every 30 to 45 days, but there aren’t set guidelines.

  5 min read Apr 08, 2021

  

• How to close a Chase account

  Learn how to and whether you should close your Chase account.

  5 min read Apr 07, 2021

  

• TSA Precheck vs. Clear: Which is best?

  Decide whether you’d like to apply for TSA PreCheck, CLEAR or both.

  6 min read Apr 06, 2021

  

• Do I need a vaccine passport to book a flight?

  Dear Cashing In: I really want to use my rewards points to travel internationally soon. Is it true that I’ll need to have a vaccine passport in order to book my flights?—Kellee Dear Kellee, It’s [...]

  4 min read Apr 06, 2021