Below are our staff picks for the year's best prepaid and debit cards. Unlike traditional credit cards, these cards require that cardholders load funds onto the card before using. Disclosure: When you ...

Mike Senecal draws on more than 20 years of editorial experience to update CardRates.com readers on industry trends, business news, and best practices in budgeting and credit use. Mike has worked for ...

The best credit cards for good credit share several characteristics. They offer ample rewards and many benefits that often include introductory promotions, no annual fee, and relatively low APRs. What ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

Having bad credit can be a huge challenge. Not only does a poor credit score prevent you from qualifying for some types of credit, but it can also impact the cost to obtain new utilities lines, rental ...

Opening one of the best credit cards for no credit and using it responsibly can be a great way to establish and build credit. However, when you have little to no credit history to begin with, it can ...

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Matt Walker is a contributing writer and editor for CardRates.com. A published author, Matt has more than 15 years of experience and more than 200 finance articles to his name. Matt’s straightforward ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

Despite what you may believe, consumers with bad credit have many credit card options. You can quickly get a secured credit card by putting down a deposit equal to your credit line, or you can choose ...

We’ve always admired Discover for providing value to consumers. Its credit cards have minimal fees, offer good rewards, and are widely accepted nationwide. The Discover it® Cash Back credit card is ...