16+ hour, 35+ min ago   (604+ words) Published on Sept. 11, 2026 If you've been waiting for a reason to open a travel card, this is a strong one. Capital One just rolled out a limited-time offer on the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees)…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (848+ words) Published on Aug. 24, 2026 The average cost of a domestic flight is now about $428, according to Motley Fool Money research. So here's the honest answer: some travel card welcome offers cover a flight, and some don't come close. Many no-annual-fee travel…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (852+ words) Published on Aug. 18, 2026 For most travel cards, the honest answer is: barely at all. The welcome offer and annual credits usually cover sub-$100 fees, and plenty of travel cards charge no fee at all. For cards like those, how much…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1117+ words) Published on Aug. 7, 2026 I have never paid interest on a credit card, and I don't love paying annual fees either. The good news is you can still earn awesome travel rewards on no-annual-fee cards. My top picks below make the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1102+ words) Published on Aug. 5, 2026 Want to land one of the biggest welcome bonus offers I've seen on any card -- and willing to pay an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) to get it? If so, the American Express Platinum Card® is…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (649+ words) Published on July 13, 2026 If you drop a $100 bill on the sidewalk, it's gone for good. That's the whole case for why a credit card is usually safer than cash. Fraud on a credit card can get disputed and reversed. Lost…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (833+ words) Published on May 4, 2026 About five years ago now, I made a quiet change to the way I spend money. I stopped using my debit card…everywhere. I didn't get rid of it -- just tucked it away in the back of…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (428+ words) Published on Dec. 16, 2025 People want checking into a hotel to feel simple. Hand over your card, get your room keys, wander to the elevator. But the system behind that front desk is built for credit cards, not debit cards. When…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (495+ words) A large purchase is the moment your credit card works hardest for you. The money's in the bank, so it feels responsible to reach for a debit card. But using a debit card on a big purchase means skipping the…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (485+ words) Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are no longer a go-to option for a lot…...