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Robin Saks Frankel is a senior credit cards and personal finance writer and editor for Forbes Advisor. Previously, she covered credit cards and related content at other national web publications including USA TODAY Blueprint, NerdWallet, Bankrate and HerMoney. She's been featured as a personal finance expert in outlets including CNBC, Business Insider, CBS Marketplace, and has appeared on or contributed to Fox News, CBS Radio, ABC Radio, NPR, International Business Times and NBC, ABC and CBS TV affiliates nationwide. Follow her on Twitter at @robinsaks.

  • U.S. Bank’s Altitude Go Cards Go From Sweet To Sour With Addition Of Foreign Transaction Fees

    Epicureans have long been able to savor rewards worldwide on the and the , but the newly added foreign transaction fees will likely make existing cardholders feel like they just licked a lemon. Now both cards come with a fee...
    U.S. Bank’s Altitude Go Cards Go From Sweet To Sour With Addition Of Foreign Transaction Fees

  • How I Use Citi Double Cash To Maximize My Cash-Back Earnings

    The is one of Citi’s best cash-back cards. As the name implies, this card can earn double cash back on all purchases so you’ll earn . There are no caps on the amount of cash back you earn and no...
    How I Use Citi Double Cash To Maximize My Cash-Back Earnings

  • How I Use The Amex Blue Cash Preferred To Maximize Grocery Rewards

    Having teenage boys is like playing a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, except the hippos are my kids, the fridge is the marbles and the game never really ends. Anyone who has someone in a growth spurt under their roof...
    How I Use The Amex Blue Cash Preferred To Maximize Grocery Rewards

  • New U.S. Bank Smartly Card Earns Up To 4% Cash Back Everywhere

    Cue DJ Khaled, because here comes another one. U.S. Bank is launching its own version of a 2% cash-back card, except this one comes with a doozy of a bonus for bank customers who are willing to keep a boatload...
    New U.S. Bank Smartly Card Earns Up To 4% Cash Back Everywhere

  • The Best Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck And Clear Of September 2024

    No one likes waiting in line. But when it comes to airport security checkpoints, there is a workaround to fast-track the experience. Those with a membership to TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or skip long entry wait lines and enjoy expedited...
    The Best Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck And Clear Of September 2024

  • Best Marriott Credit Cards Of September 2024

    Some hotel chains have just one credit card option. Marriott is not one of those hotel brands. Instead, Marriott offers members multiple personal and business credit card options through two banks.
    Best Marriott Credit Cards Of September 2024

  • Best Credit Cards For Road Trips Of September 2024

    What did you forget? Hopefully not your wallet, as credit cards offer convenient road tripping benefits—far beyond gas purchases. Whether you’re working toward meeting minimum spending requirements to earn a welcome bonus, earning rewards on gas and snacks or you...
    Best Credit Cards For Road Trips Of September 2024

  • Best Wells Fargo Credit Cards Of September 2024

    Wells Fargo’s massive array of banking products—including personal credit cards—come with solid offers for many people. Wells Fargo aims to keep things simple with straightforward, easy-to-understand rewards structures, including many without annual fees.
    Best Wells Fargo Credit Cards Of September 2024

  • Best Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses Of September 2024

    One of the best perks of opening a new credit card is the welcome bonus. Typically, a credit card will offer an outsized bonus to new cardholders to tempt you to apply. These welcome offers can earn you more rewards,...
    Best Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses Of September 2024

  • Amex Centurion Lounge Coming To Salt Lake City In 2025

    The ultra-luxury Centurion Lounge is coming to the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in 2025. The lounge opening is part of a more extensive renovation coming to the airport and is scheduled to open in the new Concourse B....
    Amex Centurion Lounge Coming To Salt Lake City In 2025

  • Arriving Soon: Virgin Red And Synchrony Embarking On A New U.S. Credit Card

    Following other major international airlines like Avianca and Qatar that have launched credit cards targeting U.S. consumers over the past year, Virgin Red is hopping on the U.S credit card bandwagon. will open for applications in the fall of 2024....
    Arriving Soon: Virgin Red And Synchrony Embarking On A New U.S. Credit Card

  • Shelling Out: Trends And Takeaways On Back-To-School Shopping And How Parents Are Adapting

    For many parents, the waning summer days mean the new school year is quickly approaching, and with it comes one of the biggest spending events in the nation: back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation the expected average per...
    Shelling Out: Trends And Takeaways On Back-To-School Shopping And How Parents Are Adapting

  • Best Limited Time Credit Card Offers To Grab This June

    The offers in this post have been updated or are no longer available. Please see the issuer site for current product information. School’s out, new routines are in and credit card issuers are rolling out limited-time deals. This summer is...
    Best Limited Time Credit Card Offers To Grab This June

  • Aven HELOC Visa Review 2024

    The promises solid cash back with an ongoing APR that’s well below average. But unlike regular credit cards, your Aven Card’s credit line is tied to your home equity. Aven refers to its unique product as a “Credit card in...
    Aven HELOC Visa Review 2024

  • The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Review 2024

    A generous welcome bonus on (terms apply, see ) makes it worth a closer look, where you'll find there's a lot to like. comes with compelling benefits, including Hilton Honors™ Gold status. Plus, you can spend your way to top-tier elite...
    The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Review 2024

  • Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review 2024

    The stands tall in the 2% cash-back card category. In addition to earning an unlimited , the card has an array of extras including a welcome offer, an intro APR offer and other perks like cellphone insurance.
    Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review 2024

  • Best First Credit Cards To Build Credit Of September 2024

    When you’re ready to get your first credit card, it can be a challenge to know which card to pick. The best first credit card for you will depend on a combination of factors including whether you are just starting...
    Best First Credit Cards To Build Credit Of September 2024

  • World Of Hyatt Business Card Boomerangs Back With Promos For New And Old Cardholders

    Yippee-ki-yay Hyatt lovers! Starting August 15, Hyatt has two new promotions for the annual fee : one for new card members and one for existing cardholders. If you didn’t already know, the World of Hyatt program is a favorite among...
    World Of Hyatt Business Card Boomerangs Back With Promos For New And Old Cardholders

  • Best Credit Card Deals Right Now

    If you’re looking for a new credit card this week, you may want to know which credit cards have the highest-value welcome bonuses right now. These are the cards with the highest offers by category this week. Keep in mind...
    Best Credit Card Deals Right Now

  • Chase Sapphire Reserve Military Waiver

    The is a highly coveted travel credit card with many exclusive benefits and rewards. Recognizing the sacrifices and service of military personnel, Chase provides a military fee waiver for Sapphire Reserve cardholders and extends its benefits to active-duty military spouses.
    Chase Sapphire Reserve Military Waiver

  • How To Use The Chase Ink Business Premier Credit Card To Maximize Rewards

    The has excellent rewards and stellar all-around benefits. For those businesses with the spending to justify the annual fee and the capacity to play by the pay-in-full-every-month charge card rules, the rewards potential could be overflowing. With the option to...
    How To Use The Chase Ink Business Premier Credit Card To Maximize Rewards

  • What Is The Average Credit Card Interest Rate This Week? September 16, 2024

    The average credit card interest rate is 27.91%, according to Forbes Advisor’s weekly credit card rates report. The Federal Reserve keeps tabs on the average interest rate that U.S. consumers pay for a variety of different financial products—credit cards included....
    What Is The Average Credit Card Interest Rate This Week? September 16, 2024

  • What Is Return Protection And Which Cards Have It?

    Stuck with buyer's remorse? Maybe not. If your purchase was made on a credit card with return protection, you may be able to extend the window of eligibility to return an item or even get a refund even when the...
    What Is Return Protection And Which Cards Have It?

  • Balance Transfer Calculator: How Much Can You Save With A Balance Transfer?

    A balance transfer can help you save money by moving high-interest debt on one credit card to another card with a lower interest rate or an introductory 0% APR offer. When you shift a balance to another card, you may...
    Balance Transfer Calculator: How Much Can You Save With A Balance Transfer?

  • Can You Get A Higher Welcome Bonus If It Changes After You Apply?

    Credit card reward programs often offer welcome bonuses to new cardholders, which are advertised with phrases like “60,000 bonus miles” or “$300 in statement credits.” But it can be frustrating when the sign-up offer bonus on a card increases soon...
    Can You Get A Higher Welcome Bonus If It Changes After You Apply?

  • What Is a Flexible Spending Credit Card?

    Perhaps you’ve dreamed of a world in which your credit card doesn’t have a limit—you could simply charge whatever you want and pay it back later. Unfortunately, issuers aren’t usually willing to open up the coffers and let us run...
    What Is a Flexible Spending Credit Card?

  • History Of Women And Credit Cards: 1970s To Present

    Although we may not think of credit cards as a gender equality issue today, it wasn’t until 1974 that women were allowed to apply for and own a credit card in their name. In this article, we’ll take a deep...
    History Of Women And Credit Cards: 1970s To Present

  • Select Capital One Cards Now Offer Uber and Uber Eats Benefits

    Capital One’s credit card portfolio already includes several options with strong dining rewards. Now, that reward structure is even better. Beginning November 15, 2022, Capital One has introduced additional benefits on select cards in partnership with Uber. Earn 10% Cash...
    Select Capital One Cards Now Offer Uber and Uber Eats Benefits

  • Top 6 Credit Card Tips For 2023

    So far the roaring 20s have turned out to be a bit more clamorous than we had hoped. Between the Fed’s rate hikes, crypto craziness and everything else that’s roiled financial markets, it’s been a challenge to keep your finances...
    Top 6 Credit Card Tips For 2023

  • How Do I Activate A Credit Card?

    Before you can use a new credit card, you’ll have to activate it. This usually cannot be done until you receive the card in the mail, unless you’re using a virtual card. Once delivered, you’ll want to open the envelope...
    How Do I Activate A Credit Card?

About

Robin Saks Frankel is a senior credit cards and personal finance writer and editor for Forbes Advisor. Previously, she covered credit cards and related content at other national web publications including USA TODAY Blueprint, NerdWallet, Bankrate and HerMoney. She's been featured as a personal finance expert in outlets including CNBC, Business Insider, CBS Marketplace, and has appeared on or contributed to Fox News, CBS Radio, ABC Radio, NPR, International Business Times and NBC, ABC and CBS TV affiliates nationwide. Follow her on Twitter at @robinsaks.