Nicole Dieker has written about personal finance for nearly a decade. In addition to CNET, her work has appeared on Bankrate, CreditCards.com, Vox, Lifehacker, Popular Science, The Penny Hoarder, The ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

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 ...

Cole Schenewerk’s passion for credit card points and miles has led him around the globe. Following a career in corporate finance, he now helps others maximize the rewards they earn from their spending ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

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.

Having your credit card application denied can come as a shock. It's important to know that there are a few factors that go into the issuer's decision to say no. Although it can be discouraging, ...

A hard inquiry occurs when you apply for a credit card, a mortgage or another type of loan. Hard inquiries can reduce your credit score anywhere from zero to five points, depending on the details in ...

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Sometimes you need to cancel an application because you applied for the wrong card, another card has a better sign-up bonus or you realize you don’t need it. Canceling a card can be difficult because ...