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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Applying for credit cards can feel like a gamble. You spend the time to collect all of your personal information, fill out the ...

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 ...

Before you rush into your next credit card application, consider that 1 in 5 consumers are using a credit card that's a bad fit, and the majority aren’t choosing the card that’s considered their best ...

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 ...

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 ...

You probably already know that it can be rather handy to have a credit card or two -- for the convenience whenever you want to buy something -- and also because credit cards can help you build a ...

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 ...

Aaron is an avid global traveler and miles and points enthusiast. In addition to writing for Forbes.com, Aaron is a full-time professional advisor to Fortune 500 companies at a global consulting firm.

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 ...

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 ...