Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many things in life, timing is everything. That's especially true of credit cards. Applying for a credit card at the wrong ...

Many people get new credit cards to earn valuable bonuses, take advantage of special perks or get interest-free financing. These features can be expensive for card ...

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 ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Credit card companies release tempting offers on a regular basis. With so many attractive sign-up bonuses, it might seem hard to resist applying for them all. However, bank application rules and the ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

What do I need to get a credit card? Paying with a credit card offers many advantages — convenience, protection against fraud and sometimes rewards in the form of cash back or points. To get a credit ...

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 ...