2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (915+ words) Published on Aug. 4, 2026 I've written about credit cards for years now -- and in that time, there's only one balance transfer card I've recommended to friends and family. That'd be the Wells Fargo Reflect® Card (rates and fees). For a $0 annual…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1002+ words) Published on Aug. 4, 2026 I've written about credit cards for years, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a no-annual-fee card with a welcome bonus worth $1,000. Believe it or not, there are two: The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (868+ words) Published on Aug. 3, 2026 Looking to simplify your credit card strategy? Looking for a killer one-two punch? If so, I recommend the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card (rates and fees) and the Chase Freedom Flex® (rates and fees). With these two…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (868+ words) Published on Aug. 2, 2026 Your balance shouldn't stay stuck while interest takes the lion's share of every payment. But with rates above 20%, that's exactly what happens -- fees grab most of what you send in. A 0% intro APR card changes that equation....

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1066+ words) Published on Aug. 1, 2026 Last week a friend of mine paid $30 more for a flight than she needed to. Her credit card only pays bonus rewards on trips booked through the specific issuer's travel portal, and the portal price was higher....

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (724+ words) Published on Aug. 1, 2026 If you already know a big expense is coming -- a kitchen remodel, a new HVAC unit, or a dental bill insurance won't fully cover -- a smart option to pay for it, without handing a bank interest, is…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (856+ words) Published on July 29, 2026 The average credit score in America is 714, according to Motley Fool Money research. That means the average American has a "good" credit score -- not "very good," and pretty far from "excellent." But the good news is that…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (730+ words) Published on July 26, 2026 Hitting an 800 credit score can feel like crossing a finish line -- and it's definitely cause for celebration. Only about 25% of Americans have a score of 800 or higher, per Motley Fool Money research. But if you're expecting noticeably…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1104+ words) Published on July 26, 2026 You deserve to see your balance actually shrink. But with interest above 20%, most of your payments feed fees instead of your debt -- you're barely moving forward despite trying hard. A 0% intro APR card gives you what you've…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (652+ words) Published on July 25, 2026 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) got its biggest refresh in years a few weeks back. It was enough to finally make me hit that apply button myself. A big reason for that is…...