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Navy Federal Launches new cashRewards Secured card
The new new cashRewards Secured credit card replaces the nRewards Secured credit card, which is now closed to new applications.
Apr 4, 2026
Best Credit Cards for Electric Vehicle Owners
While your electric vehicle spares you from spending at the pump, let one or more of these credit cards help you save on charging and repair costs.
May 2, 2026
2024 American Household Credit Card Debt Study
NerdWallet’s annual report shows that household credit card debt growth has slowed, and the gap between wages and cost of living increases has narrowed over the past five years. Still, many Americans are struggling with their balances.
Apr 4, 2026
What Is Credit Mix and How Does It Affect Your Credit Score?
One of the common rumors about improving your credit score has to do with the credit mix. But what’s “credit mix”? How does it affect an overall credit score? And is that rumor true?
Apr 6, 2026
New Breeze Airways Credit Card Takes Flight With Up to 10X Back
Airline also launches Breezy Rewards, the airline’s loyalty program, which supercharges rewards earned with the credit card.
Apr 4, 2026
Credit Cards: Will Getting More Than One Help My Credit Score?
Will having more than one credit card improve your credit score? It could, indirectly, but a single card you manage well is every bit as good.
May 2, 2026
Can I Use One Credit Card to Pay Off Another?
You generally can't use one card to make direct payments on a different card. But you can do a balance transfer, moving debt from one account to another.
May 2, 2026
PNC Bank Launches Spend Wise Card With APR Reduction Feature
It’s possible to lower your interest rate on the PNC Spend Wise card by 2 percentage points every 12 months, but a true 0% APR credit card will likely save you more money.
Apr 4, 2026
What Is a Good APR for a Credit Card?
If you have good credit, a good APR is easy to come by — but what qualifies as a "good" annual percentage rate also varies by type of card.
May 2, 2026
One Simple Way to Pay Down Debt Faster When You’re Married
Once you walk down the aisle, you join your debt together. One of the best ways to pay down debt as a married couple is to consolidate it all into one low-interest loan.
Apr 6, 2026
The Shops at Chase: What It Is and How It Works
Launched in June 2025, The Shops at Chase is an online shopping platform where eligible Chase cardholders can make purchases — using their cards, Chase Ultimate Rewards® points or both — at a variety of popular brands.
Apr 4, 2026
These 7 DIY Car Maintenance Tasks Will Save You Money
Want to save money on car repairs and help your vehicle last longer? Anyone can handle these preventative maintenance tasks; all you need is a couple of tools and a willingness to get a little dirty. Here’s how to change your oil, replace a battery, top up fluids and other ways to take care of your car.
Apr 18, 2026