Money Under 30: Personal Finance for the Young and Ambitious
  • CREDIT CARDS
  • Review, compare, and apply for the best credit cards.
  • How do I increase my credit limit if I have bad credit?

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    One drawback to credit cards for people with bad or no credit is that they typically come with very low credit limits ($300 to $500). Read the full article

    How do I transfer a credit card balance?

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    Transferring a credit card balance is typically very easy. To transfer a credit card balance, simply contact the credit card where you want to move the balance and let them know. Read the full article

    What is an introductory rate?

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    An introductory annual percentage rate (intro APR) is a special offer credit card companies use to attract new customers. Read the full article

    What is a credit card balance transfer?

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    Credit card balance transfers are a way of moving money you owe on one credit card to a different credit card with a lower annual percentage rate. Read the full article

    When will I find out if I’m approved for a credit card?

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    Depending on the credit card you apply for, you may receive an instant decision, an email later that day, or notification in the mail in one to two weeks. Read the full article

    How do I apply for a credit card online? Is it secure?

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    Applying for a credit card online is easy and secure. Read the full article

    What should I look for in a credit card?

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    There are so many different credit cards out there it can be intimidating to try and choose. Read the full article

    Which credit cards can I get approved for?

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    Your chances of being approved for a credit card depend on several factors: your employment situation, your annual income, and most importantly, your credit history. Read the full article

    Blue Sky® from American Express

    - Blue Sky® from American Express offers great features of other Blue cards plus the ability to earn travel on any airline, anytime:

    » NO annual fee
    » 1 point for every $1 spent
    » No blackout dates or restrictions
    » Travel accident insurance, return assurance, and more
    » 0% introductory APR

    FICO Req’d

    Intro

    Regular APR

    Fee

    Good

    0% for 12 months

    as low as 9.99%

    None

    Miles by Discover®

    - For frequent fliers wanting the flexibility to travel on any airline, anytime, Miles by Discover® Card gives you miles on any airlines, a great balance transfer rate and a low regular interest rate.

    Miles by Discover® Card

    Secure Application

    » 0% Intro APR* on Card Purchases and Balance Transfers
    » 12,000 Bonus Miles*
    » No annual fee
    » Earn Double Miles on travel and gas*

    Intro

    0% for 6 months

    APR

    10.99%

    Annual Fee

    None

    Credit Req’d

    Average

    *Miles by Discover® Card Intro APR is 0% for 6 months on balance transfers and 0% for 6 months on purchases.