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Credit cards can help you build credit, but there are a few rules you must follow to avoid going into debt. Team Clark has the information you need to safely handle credit cards and maximize the benefits.

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How to Save $1,000 With This Credit Card Rewards Trick
How to Save $1,000 With This Credit Card Rewards Trick Credit Cards November 25th, 2019
How would you like an extra $1,000 or more in your bank account? You can easily stash away that much…
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Discover Just Announced Its 5% Cashback Bonus Categories Calendar for 2020 Credit Cards November 8th, 2019
If you have a Discover card in your wallet, you'll want to know about the cashback bonus categories for 2020!…
Barclays Uber Credit Card
Uber Credit Card Makes Big Changes to Rewards and Benefits Credit Cards October 29th, 2019
When the Uber-branded credit card was launched two years ago, I applied right away to start earning 4% cash back…
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4 Big Changes Coming to Your American Express Card in 2020 Credit Cards October 28th, 2019
American Express is making some big changes across all of its credit cards just in time for the new year.…
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This credit card issuer ranks #1 for customer satisfaction Credit Cards August 30th, 2019
One of money expert Clark Howard's credit card rules is to have two cards from two different issuers. The reason?…
Apple Card credit card: Everything you need to know
5 things to know about the new Apple Card Credit Cards August 19th, 2019
Of all the things you need in your wallet, you may feel that another credit card is not one of…
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Big change coming to Chase credit cards: Should you opt out? Credit Cards August 2nd, 2019
EDITOR'S NOTE: The deadline for mailing your opt-out letter to JPMorgan Chase was August 7. If you want to opt…
Review: U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
Review: U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card Credit Cards August 1st, 2019
Review Summary: This card lets you choose the bonus categories where you earn 5% cash back, plus it has a $150…
Best Credit Cards for Saving or Investing Your Rewards
Best Credit Cards for Saving or Investing Your Rewards Credit Cards July 15th, 2019
When people think about credit cards, it often reminds them of debt. That may be because about half of credit…
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Citi is eliminating these benefits for Costco cardholders Credit Cards July 12th, 2019
If you have a Costco credit card or have been thinking about getting one, Citi is making some big changes…
Credit card startup Petal aims to help first-time borrowers build their credit
Credit card startup Petal aims to help first-time borrowers build credit — is it for you? Credit Cards July 8th, 2019
Young adults and the credit industry aren't exactly peas in a pod, normally. Unestablished credit scans make it difficult for…
Fidelity Rewards Review: Earn 2% Cash Back With No Annual Fee
Fidelity Rewards Review: Earn 2% Cash Back With No Annual Fee Credit Cards July 3rd, 2019
Review Summary: The Fidelity® Rewards Visa Signature® Credit Card offers a simple but valuable cash back offer. This card is…
British Airways Visa
How the British Airways Visa Can Get You Free Domestic Travel Credit Cards June 27th, 2019
When thinking of British Airways, most people probably conjure up images of London or memories of a stop at Heathrow…
Citi credit card
Have a Citi credit card in your wallet? You might be in for some big (bad) changes… Credit Cards June 27th, 2019
If you're one of the millions of Americans who carry a Citi credit card, you might have gotten some bad…
Warning: Read this before using a cash back credit card to buy groceries
Warning: Read this before using a cash back credit card to buy groceries Credit Cards May 9th, 2019
Using a cash back credit card can be a great way to save money on all of your purchases, as…
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The Best Credit Card for Emergency Expenses Credit Cards April 29th, 2019
If your wallet is full of rewards credit cards, you may not have the right type of card when an…
Credit card balance transfer
6 Mistakes That Will Turn a Credit Card Balance Transfer Into a Nightmare Credit Cards April 23rd, 2019
Living with credit card debt is beyond stressful. I know how bad it feels because I’ve been there. I once…
American Express car rental coverage
Should you buy American Express Premium Car Rental coverage? Travel April 12th, 2019
While there are more ways than ever to avoid renting a car, it's sometimes a necessary part of a trip. Your…
Avianca Vuela Visa Card review: Earn valuable miles for use on partner airlines
Avianca Vuela Visa Card review: Earn valuable miles for use on partner airlines Credit Cards April 5th, 2019
Review Summary: While you might not have ever heard of the Latin American airline Avianca, this card offers rewards in their…
New Credit Karma program pre-approves borrowers without it affecting their credit
New Credit Karma program pre-approves borrowers without dinging their credit Money & Credit November 6th, 2018
Applying for a new line of credit has always been a double-edged sword: On the one hand, consumers stand the…
Discover just announced its 5% cash back bonus categories for 2019
Discover just announced its 5% cash back bonus categories for 2019 Credit Cards November 1st, 2018
If you have a Discover card in your wallet, you'll want to know about the cash back bonus categories for…
ShopRunner: Can this free credit card perk replace an Amazon Prime membership?
ShopRunner: Can this free credit card perk replace an Amazon Prime membership? Shopping & Retail October 29th, 2018
If you're someone who pays $119 a year for an Amazon Prime membership and primarily uses it for the two-day…
Barclays
Best Barclays credit cards: Which one should you choose? Credit Cards October 24th, 2018
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Why your Mastercard could look different in 2019 Money & Credit October 22nd, 2018
The back of your Mastercard is going to look very different beginning in the new year. In April 2019, Mastercard…
Credit Cards
What is a ‘good’ credit card? Credit October 10th, 2018
Asking the question, “What is a good credit card?” is kind of like asking “What is a good car?” as…
Discover card
Discover is eliminating one of its cash back credit card benefits Credit Cards October 5th, 2018
If you're a Discover customer, Clark.com has learned that yet another credit card benefit is ending soon. The credit card…
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How to fill out a Chase credit card application Money & Credit October 4th, 2018
Chase is one of the top credit card issuers in the United States. If you are interested in travel or…
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How to save an extra 5% on everything you buy from Costco Credit Cards September 17th, 2018
If you're a Costco Wholesale member, there's a way to save an extra 5% on your purchases through the end…