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 ...

For many things in life, timing is everything. That's especially true of credit cards. Applying for a credit card at the wrong time could mean you're denied. But time it just right and you could not ...

A rejected credit card application stings-- but perhaps not as much as the letter you get afterward, full of vague and unsatisfying reasons for the denial. These letters, called "adverse action ...

Applying for credit cards online is easy. The key is to choose the right one. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an action on their ...

It’s a BIG question: How often to apply for credit cards? When to apply for a credit card? Click "Show More" to see Ad Disclosure. There are so many credit cards out there to choose from with ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...