What’s in Our Wallets? The Nerds Name Their Credit Cards
We come across a lot of good credit cards over here at NerdWallet, enough to make even the most ardent credit card enthusiast just a bit jaded. 100,000-mile bonuses, free nights at the Hyatt, weve seen it all and recommended quite a few. But have you ever wondered which credit cards are good enough to [...]
Jun 20, Consolidate Credit Cards With Ease
The “consolidate credit cards” technique can be a great way to bring all your card debt together in one place where you can manage it better with a single, lower monthly payment. Here’s what you need to know… Thinking of credit card consolidation? Are you one of the many millions quietly concerned about the mounting [...]
After Debit Card Debacle, Bank of America Lures Consumers to Credit Cards Instead
When Bank of America announced that debit cards would now come with a $5 per month fee, consumers revolted, transferring more than $4 billion in accounts to credit unions. Bank of America walked away from that mess canceling plans for the fee and eating a whole bunch of crow. Instead, it has opted to do [...]
The Truth About Student Credit Cards
What was it Jack Nicholson said? “You can’t handle the truth!” No, the truth about student credit cards isn’t all that drastic, I promise! Credit is a fact of life; everyone needs it if they want to get what they need. Yes, that even includes a job. So, having a student credit card is not [...]
How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?
With all kinds of special promotions available, rewards programs offered, and different store and brand affiliations, it’s no wonder people are tempted to add more credit cards to their wallets. From Visa to MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, the choices for credit card issuers and offers go on and on. It can be challenging to [...]