Credit Card Basics

What’s better: credit cards or cash? Here are the main reasons why credit cards are better than cash for making your next purchase.

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Credit card offers are everywhere, making signing up seem like a no-brainer. But can you have too many credit cards?

What is a FAKO score – and is it worth using? Here is what you need to know about alternative credit scores and their effectiveness.

Thinking about making a substantial purchase? Learn why a credit card can be a valuable tool to have at your disposal when planning to spend big.

Wondering what rental car insurance from your credit card entails? Don’t worry, BestCards has you “covered”.

A credit score is an essential aspect of your financial reputation. Read on to learn what a credit score is, what it’s made of, and how to interpret it.

Follow our cash advance basics to find out what a cash advance is, how to request one, and the pros and cons are when you need one!

Can you pay off a credit card with another credit card? This is a commonly asked question – with a surprising answer.

Hard and soft inquiries are both ways of checking your credit information, but they differ. Learn how to distinguish between a hard inquiry vs. a soft inquiry.

What should you do with an old credit card, and how should you dispose of it? Here’s everything you need to know:

No matter your credit score, there are common credit card traps that you’ll want to avoid that could have negative effects for years to come.