Credit Cards

Credit cards can be a gateway to debt but can also be a powerful personal finance tool.

See articles that will teach you about credit cards, keep you up to date on credit card rules, show you the best credit cards, as well as show you reviews.

United MileagePlus® Explorer Card Review

by Glen Craig

Do you fly United Airlines with any frequency (or the former Continental Airlines, which merged with United)?  Would you like special flying privileges on your United flights?  Would you like to earn free flights and more? If you answered yes to any of the above then you need to look at the United MileagePlus® Explorer Card from Chase. [...]

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The Best Small Business Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

Having a line of credit handy is extremely important for a small business. Honestly, you never know what kind of expense may creep up that you can’t cover with your cash flow at the moment.  But it’s not easy or practical to get a business loan in a tight jam.  What to do? Enter small [...]

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The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

If you tend to fly on one favorite airline, using an airline miles credit card for the specific carrier can be a great way to maximize your airline spending. Finding the best airline miles credit card to match your favorite airline can net you free tickets to fly, miles that can be used towards car [...]

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Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Credit Card from American Express Review

by Glen Craig

Are you looking for an incredible travel rewards credit card that allows you to earn free nights at high-end hotels and resorts AND can be used towards airline miles programs? How about a card that, besides rewards, comes with additional travel benefits, purchase protections, and more? Then look no further than the Starwood Preferred Guest® [...]

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British Airways Visa Signature® Card | Review

by Glen Craig

Do you fly British Airways?  (They have over 300 destinations BTW.) If you do then you should take a look at the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. The British Airways Visa Signature® Card is what many consider an airline miles credit card.  It’s a card that is issued on behalf of the airline where you [...]

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Visa® Black Card™ Review – A Carbon Card That’s Expensive But Full of Benefits

by Glen Craig

For years, American Express has had the luxury/executive card market to itself with its wildly successful Platinum Card®.  Visa® has entered the upscale luxury card market with its Black Card (the card is backed by Barclays Bank Delaware). The Visa Black Card is working to differentiate itself from other credit cards with its appearance and exclusivity. [...]

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The Best 0% Purchase Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

A great way to save money and earn reward points is to use a 0% purchase credit card. These cards can be a great way to avoid paying interest while gaining credit card benefits, rewards, miles, or cash back.  Additionally, 0% purchase credit cards offer an opportunity for you to make a slightly larger purchase, [...]

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Four Places Not to Use Your Credit Card

by Glen Craig

Americans are in love with credit cards. Many of us have replaced the cash in our wallets with our cards, charging everything from a cup of coffee to large purchases like automobiles. Although credit cards are convenient, they aren’t right for all purchases even if you can get rewards points or cash back. In what [...]

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The Best 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

For a while, 0% balance transfer credit cards disappeared from mailboxes. Now, though, they are starting to make a comeback as the economy improves, and as credit scores start to rise. If you are looking to transfer some of your higher-interest credit card balances, you can use one of these offers — you usually receive [...]

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Stay on Top of Credit Card Payments – How to Make Sure You Pay Your Credit Card on Time

by Glen Craig

If you’ve ever owned a credit card, and most people have at one point or another in their lives, they can be both a blessing and a curse. If you are like me, you can probably recall that awful sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you receive your statement in the mail.  [...]

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