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Guide to Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Reserve® benefits

By Adam Frankel | Updated on June 23, 2025

Those who spend a fair chunk of their budget on dining and travel will appreciate the Sapphire Preferred’s generous rewards rate...

Practical solutions to common credit card complaints

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on February 7, 2025

The major consumer complaints that the CFPB received seemed to be centered around four areas:

Strategies to level up your IHG elite status

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on August 19, 2024

Elite membership status levels include Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, and Diamond Elite, each offering progressively better perks like bonus...

Can I use household income on my credit card application?

By Erica Lamberg | Updated on June 3, 2025

When you apply for a credit card, there are several factors that can impact your chances for approval. Two major considerations...

How much does back-to-school borrowing add to your costs?

By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 14, 2024

Back-to-school shopping has millions of Americans reaching for their credit cards. That may be a convenient solution, but it can also...

Credit card delinquencies are on the rise: Strategies for debt relief

By John Schmoll | Updated on August 12, 2024

With credit card delinquency rates increasing, more Americans are facing the question of what they may need to do if they're...

How does the Bilt Mastercard® work?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on May 9, 2025

Over the years, consumers have welcomed countless other innovations. Not surprisingly, the card issuers that have evolved by responding to consumer...

Teachable moments from back-to-school-shopping

By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 7, 2024

It's back-to-school shopping season. Classes may not yet be back in session, but even before then, back-to-school shopping provides a great...

Does credit card car rental insurance apply to non-traditional car rental services?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on August 6, 2024

Credit card holders can often take advantage of a significant perk when renting a car: complimentary insurance coverage. This benefit, typically...

How to pick a credit card for back-to-school shopping

By Holly Johnson | Updated on May 28, 2025

For the most part, this means picking a credit card with a sizable bonus and useful rewards categories, maximizing any purchase...

How to remove a credit card authorized user

By Erica Lamberg | Updated on August 1, 2024

If you've added an authorized user to your credit card, you've given them the power to spend on your account. But...

Which credit cards offer elite status?

By Adam Frankel | Updated on January 15, 2025

Elite status can elevate your travel experience, bringing you greater comfort and a sense of luxury. Typically, to earn top-tier status...

What does it mean if your credit card application is pending?

By John Schmoll | Updated on May 23, 2025

Most people want to know instantly if they've been approved for a new credit card. Many times, it's possible to receive...

Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs. Citi Strata Premier®

By Holly Johnson | Updated on July 1, 2025

Which of these cards is best? That really depends on the rewards categories you spend the most in and the transfer...

How long will it take to pay off your vacation?

By Richard Barrington | Updated on July 16, 2024

Summer is in full swing and Americans are putting their long-awaited travel plans into action. They're hitting the road, taking to...