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Crypto credit card benefits: Smart investment or risky bet?

By Holly Johnson | Updated on November 12, 2025

As cryptocurrency has moved from the fringes of finance into the mainstream, credit card companies have taken notice. In recent years,...

By John Schmoll | Updated on January 5, 2026

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping days of the year for most Americans. People often plan...

By Chris Kissell | Updated on October 31, 2025

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, millions of government workers worry about whether they will be paid, and how they...

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 27, 2025

It may sound like something that has to do with Halloween, but ghost tapping is all trick and no treat. Also,...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 24, 2025

One of the most common questions I’ve encountered in my 25-plus years covering consumer credit is: “What credit card should I...

By Holly Johnson | Updated on October 23, 2025

These new perks, combined with the enticing welcome offer, convinced me to sign up for the Amex Platinum credit card again...

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on October 22, 2025

Holiday shopping can sneak up on you faster than you can say “Black Friday.” One minute, you’re carving pumpkins. Next, you’re...

By Holly Johnson | Updated on December 3, 2025

If you’re debating whether to keep your card_name or downgrade once the higher fee kicks in, it’s worth weighing both the...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 15, 2025

While cash is certainly still king for many, there has been a major shift within the payment industry in recent years....

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 13, 2025

Whenever the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, you'll see lots of media stories about how this means lower borrowing rates for...

By Chris Kissell | Updated on October 9, 2025

Credit card fraud is big business, and one type of such criminal activity - bot fraud - is rapidly getting worse.

By Holly Johnson | Updated on January 22, 2026

Overall, the card_name promises over $6,000 in value through its extensive travel benefits and generous annual statement credits, but there’s a...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 2, 2025

Let’s explore the various perks of making payments with a card, as well as potential drawbacks. The goal here is simple-...

By Lena Borrelli | Updated on September 29, 2025

If you have ever fallen behind on a bill, you have likely found yourself on the receiving end of a debt...

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on January 15, 2026

This Bank of America business card rewards you with 1.5% cash back on everything you buy, with no spending limits or...