For many things in life, timing is everything. That's especially true of credit cards. Applying for a credit card at the wrong time could mean you're denied. But time it just right and you could not ...

Getting the right credit card starts with knowing your credit score, which can help you narrow down options you’re most likely to be approved for. Understanding credit card terms and what you’re ...

Many people get new credit cards to earn valuable bonuses, take advantage of special perks or get interest-free financing. These features can be expensive for card issuers, so they implement rules to ...

Credit cards are an excellent tool to help you meet your financial goals. I strategically use my cards to maximize my grocery store spending, takeout and delivery from restaurants and online shopping.

Bob Haegele is a freelance writer specializing in topics such as insurance, investing, and credit cards. His work has appeared on Business Insider, CreditCards.com, and other nationally recognized ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...