Gasoline is expensive, and it is unlikely to become more affordable in the future. Thankfully, there are many credit cards that offer increased rewards for purchases at the pump. But with so many competing offers, how can cardholders choose the best gas rewards credit card for their needs? Consider these factors: Discounts per dollar or… Read More

Credit cards are kind of like cars. Most drivers stick to popular models like the Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry, while others seek out high performance cars that are more exotic. Likewise, the market for credit cards is so vast, that it is worth considering some cards that you might not be aware you… Read More

Banks market their travel rewards credit cards using billboards, junk mail, and even by having flight attendants hand out applications on the plane. And their most popular, eye-catching offer is for a “free flight” or some other large sign-up bonus. Recently, executives from five of the largest banks got together to discuss credit card rewards… Read More

There is a lot to love about credit card rewards. Cardholders earn points, miles, and cash back that that can be used for award travel or other valuable benefits. And other than annual fees, these rewards can be earned without any cost when cardholders avoid interest by paying their balances in full. But many cardholders… Read More

Credit card users in the U.S. are pretty lucky to live in a time and place where banks are fiercely competing to earn our business. Amazingly, this competition results in rewards bonuses that we can earn just for receiving a new card and meeting a minimum spending requirement. These rewards can be in the form… Read More

Since the dawn of reward credit cards, there have been countless offers of a free flight just for receiving a new card. But as this market has become more competitive, discriminating cardholders have begun to expect even more valuable sign-up bonuses. Chase is now offering its British Airways Visa with the potential to earn 100,000… Read More

Last month, we looked at the best credit cards that earn airline miles, as many credit card users find that award flights are some of the most valuable credit card rewards. And while this may be true in most cases, hotel reward cards can offer travelers incredible value. For the December edition of our Best… Read More

Today, many of the nation’s largest credit card lenders are increasing the value of their various offers, including on rewards cards. However, an independent advertising body recently ruled that one may have misled consumers with regard to how valuable one such offer was. Bank of America recently rolled out its 1-2-3 Cash Rewards Credit Card,… Read More

As families sit down each Thanksgiving to eat a turkey and discuss what they have to be thankful for, the last thing that might enter their conversations are their credit cards. But if you look at the current market in the United States, and compare it to that of other countries or even to our… Read More

Frequent flier miles can seem like such an excellent reward for using a particular credit card. Airlines sell their miles to the banks who dole them out to their customers in ever increasing numbers. But at the same time, most airlines now have tiered mileage charts and offer few if any seats at the lowest… Read More