Visa and Mastercard’s proposed settlement would reduce swipe fees. Here's what that would mean for your credit card rewards.

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 issuers, so they implement rules to ...

You might be able to submit a credit card application, but that doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to get approved. Getting rejected after applying for a credit card is not only a blow to the ego, it can ...

Let's face it: Finding a credit card that meets your needs can be challenging. If your application gets rejected, it's natural to feel a little miffed -- especially when you're not sure why you were ...

When you apply for a credit card, you’ll quickly know whether you’ve been approved or rejected. If your application is ‘pending’, it means the lender needs time to review it, which may take a few days ...

Bob Haegele is a freelance writer specializing in topics such as insurance, investing, and credit cards. His work has appeared on Business Insider, CreditCards.com, and other nationally recognized ...