Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

Keeping a watchful eye on your credit card balance is crucial so that you don’t overspend and take on credit card debt you can’t afford to pay back. But how do you check your balance? And what’s the ...

Kelly-Ann Franklin has spent more than two decades in journalism which has helped her build a wide knowledge base of business and personal finance topics. Her goal with editing is to ensure tough ...

JPMorgan Chase is one of the most prolific credit card issuers in the United States. This bank offers over 30 cards, each with different features and qualification standards. Ranging from a basic card ...

When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

Traveling with a credit card has enormous benefits. Perhaps most importantly, credit cards are typically safer to carry and use than cash. If your wallet gets stolen, you can contact your bank to lock ...