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How to Find the Right Credit Card

How to Find the Right Credit Card

Choosing a credit card doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to find the right credit card with the best benefits for your needs.
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Rebecca Lake

Updated March 26, 2025

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Guide to Destroying a Metal Credit Card

As credit card issuers are switching to metal credit cards, safely getting rid of these cards is more complex. Learn tips from Lantern on destroying metal credit cards.

Jason Steele
March 13, 2025
6 min read
Guide to Destroying a Metal Credit Card

What Does ‘Preapproved’ Mean for a Credit Card?

Wondering what preapproval means for a credit card? Learn more about credit card preapproval, how it works, and the benefits it may have.

Jason Steele
March 13, 2025
7 min read
What Does ‘Preapproved’ Mean for a Credit Card?

The History of Credit Cards: How Credit Cards Started

Wondering about the history of credit cards? Learn when credit cards were invented, who invented credit cards, and general credit card history.

Jason Steele
March 12, 2025
6 min read
The History of Credit Cards: How Credit Cards Started

How Much Credit Card Debt Do Americans Have in 2025? (State Breakdown)

See the state-by-state breakdown of credit card debt in 2025. Compare America’s average credit card debt balance by state and credit score tier.

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 12, 2025
17 min read
How Much Credit Card Debt Do Americans Have in 2025? (State Breakdown)

Do You Need a Credit Card to Rent a Car?

Are you wondering if you need a credit card to rent a car? Read on for how you can rent a car with or without a credit card.

Jason Steele
March 12, 2025
8 min read
Do You Need a Credit Card to Rent a Car?

Can You Get a Credit Card at 16: Is It Possible?

Wondering if it’s possible to get a credit card at age 16? There are ways to do it, but some restrictions apply. Here’s what you need to know.

Jason Steele
March 12, 2025
6 min read
Can You Get a Credit Card at 16: Is It Possible?

Guide to Credit Card Expiration Dates

Why do credit cards have expiration dates and how do you know when your card expires? Learn the facts about credit card expiration dates.

Jason Steele
March 12, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Credit Card Expiration Dates

Guide to Unsecured Credit Cards

An unsecured credit card has a number of benefits, but it may not be right for everyone. Learn what an unsecured card is, and if it’s a good option for you.

Jason Steele
January 16, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Unsecured Credit Cards

Guide to Credit Card Price Protection

Credit card price protection is a benefit many credit cardholders don’t know about. Learn what credit card price protection is and how it works.

Jason Steele
January 16, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Credit Card Price Protection

Guide to Understanding Credit Card Miles

You can earn credit card miles by using certain credit cards, and put those miles toward future travel expenses. Learn how to earn and redeem credit card miles.

Jason Steele
January 16, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Understanding Credit Card Miles

Using a Debit Card as a Credit Card: Is it Possible?

Choosing “credit” when you use a debit card doesn’t turn your debit card into a credit card. It just changes how the transaction gets processed. Learn more.

Jason Steele
January 16, 2025
7 min read
Using a Debit Card as a Credit Card: Is it Possible?

Guide to Getting a Credit Card for the First Time

Thinking about applying for your first credit card? Learn what to know beforehand, including the necessary requirements and tips that might help.

Jason Steele
January 16, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Getting a Credit Card for the First Time