When you're ready to apply for a credit card, you can take steps to help your chances of approval. Check your credit, see if you're preapproved and compare card offers before you apply. Preapproval is ...

Internet-based financial services companies offer faster and easier-to-use credit card application forms than the Web sites of traditional banks, according to WebCriteria Inc., a Portland, Ore., ...

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, ...

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Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a ...

It isn't the end of the world if you get denied for a credit card. But don't go on an application spree after denial. You can call the issuer and ask for a reconsideration, as long as you're equipped ...