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Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...

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 ...

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Credit card rejection rates sat at about 16% in June 2026, according to data from the New York Fed. The good news is many issuers offer cards designed for applicants with fair or even bad credit. CNBC ...