Kimberly Palmer

The MINI credit card lets you use your rewards toward cash back, travel, MINI gift cards and merchandise, as well as loan or lease payments.

Flying with an infant can feel daunting. Follow these tips to learn how to fly with a baby and stress less, from feeding to whether they can fly on your lap.

The Susan G. Komen card allows cardholders to support the breast cancer research organization while earning decent cash-back rewards.

Leverage the Costco Anywhere Visa’s perks and bonus categories, including gas, dining and travel. But also know when to reach for a different card.

Before sharing a credit card with your partner, decide who will pay the bill and how you will keep spending under control.

Saving money every month, being organized and understanding compound interest are all signs that you might be ready for your first credit card.

Credit cards are rewarding convenience in more ways, but sometimes those rewards come with a price, and consumers can be lured into overspending.

The debt snowball method, where you start with the smallest debts, can help keep you on track, but here are some other tips to keep in mind.

In-flight application offers can seem enticing, but unless you’ve already done your homework, you might want to wait until you’re back on solid ground.

Gen X reportedly has more credit card debt than other generations. Paying it down can involve changes in expectations, budgeting and minimum payments.

The Armed Forces Bank Credit Builder Secured card offers an adjustable credit limit and a potential upgrade path. But it also requires a relatively high deposit.

Automatic credit card payments can help you avoid negative side effects that come from forgetting to pay on time. Here’s how to set them up.

Card issuers generally require income information upfront, but they also regularly ask cardholders to update their income voluntarily. Here’s what to know.

While the 2% cash-back rate is appealing, you will earn that high rate only if you meet certain conditions, and you must live in one of 15 states to apply.

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A balance transfer is a type of credit card transaction in which debt is moved from one account to another. For those paying down high-interest debt, such a move can save serious money on interest charges if done strategically. But what’s the catch? Suggested Articles: Compare Balance Transfer Credit Cards: https://www.nerdwallet.com/balance-transfer-credit-cards What Is a Balance Transfer, and Should I Do One?: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/balance-transfer-3 How to Choose a…

To apply for a credit card, you’ll provide personal and financial information to the issuer, and they’ll use that to decide whether to offer you the card. Approval of your application will depend on various factors, such as credit score, income, and credit history.

Store credit cards offer rewards and benefits from a particular business. These cards are good for people who are loyal to a particular store or company. They can also be good for building credit.

Kimberly Palmer talks with author Axton Betz-Hamilton about her experience being the victim of familial identity theft and how you can protect yourself.

Financial educators suggest shopping early, relying on lists and using some creativity — and beginning to save for next year right away to make it manageable.