Jason Steele

Jason Steele

Jason Steele has been writing about credit cards and personal finance since 2008, poring through the terms and conditions of credit card agreements to understand the minutiae of how these products work. His work has appeared on Yahoo, MSN, HuffingtonPost and other major news outlets. In his free time, Jason's a commercial pilot. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in History.

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6 Things to Know About Furniture Store Credit Cards
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6 Things to Know About Furniture Store Credit Cards

Here's what you want to know before applying for furniture store credit cards.

Jason Steele

I Travel a Lot. Should I Get a Hotel or Airline Credit Card?
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I Travel a Lot. Should I Get a Hotel or Airline Credit Card?

For frequent travelers, a big dilemma is often the choice between using an airline miles credit card or a hotel rewards credit card.

Jason Steele

Can Students Get a Credit Card If They Don't Have a Job?
Credit Cards

Can Students Get a Credit Card If They Don't Have a Job?

There are a few strategies young people can use to get a student credit card, even if they don't have a full-time job.

Jason Steele

5 Balance Transfer Credit Cards With No (or Low) Transfer Fees
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5 Balance Transfer Credit Cards With No (or Low) Transfer Fees

Balance transfer credit cards can be a fantastic way to avoid interest charges while you pay off your debt. Here are five with low (or no) balance fees.

Jason Steele

Paying Over the Phone With a Credit Card: Are There Risks?
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Paying Over the Phone With a Credit Card: Are There Risks?

Knowing the differences between telephone payments and other types of credit card transactions will help you protect your info.

Jason Steele

How Often Can I Apply for New Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Scores?
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How Often Can I Apply for New Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Scores?

You may have heard that applying for credit cards can ding your credit score — but what if you are chasing sign-up bonuses? How often can you apply?

Jason Steele

5 Common Credit Card Problems & How To Fix Them
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5 Common Credit Card Problems & How To Fix Them

Your card gets declined, a payment gets lost in the mail or you find the fees too high. Credit card problems can happen — here's how to handle them.

Jason Steele

5 Credit Card Hacks That Can Save You Money
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5 Credit Card Hacks That Can Save You Money

Clever use of credit cards can save you money — and sometimes all it involves is staying alert and asking politely.

Jason Steele

How Do I Choose From All the Rewards Credit Cards Out There?
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How Do I Choose From All the Rewards Credit Cards Out There?

With dozens of choices, how do you pick the rewards credit card that is going to offer you the most value? The answer is far from simple.

Jason Steele

7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card
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7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card

If your credit card is declined, you may discover that your charging privileges have been suspended. Here are some possible reasons.

Jason Steele