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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How to Boost Your Odds of Getting Approved for a Credit Card
Credit Cards

How to Boost Your Odds of Getting Approved for a Credit Card

Everyone hates rejection, but you can still improve your chances of getting approved for a credit card.

Jason Steele

The Right Way to Remove Someone From Your Credit Card
Credit Cards

The Right Way to Remove Someone From Your Credit Card

Just as there can be times when adding someone to a credit card is a good idea, there are times when separating credit is wise. Here's how to do it.

Jason Steele

7 Things to Do When You Get a New Credit Card
Credit Cards

7 Things to Do When You Get a New Credit Card

When you get a new credit card in the mail, know what you need to do to guard your identity and keep any automatic payments on track.

Jason Steele

Can You Cancel a Credit Card & Avoid the Annual Fee?
Credit Cards

Can You Cancel a Credit Card & Avoid the Annual Fee?

Reward credit card users love earning valuable points, but hate the annual fees that many of the top cards require. So can they escape the annual fee?

Jason Steele

How Does Chip & PIN Actually Work?
Credit Cards

How Does Chip & PIN Actually Work?

If you've noticed a metallic square on your newest credit cards: Meet the new smart chip! So how does your card's new chip and PIN feature work?

Jason Steele

How Fast Can I Get a Credit Card?
Credit Cards

How Fast Can I Get a Credit Card?

Some applicants need a credit card as soon as possible in order to get access to fast cash to finance an unexpected expense. How fast can you get one?

Jason Steele

Can I Make My Boyfriend an Authorized User on My Credit Card?
Credit Cards

Can I Make My Boyfriend an Authorized User on My Credit Card?

There are many reasons why couples may want to share a credit card, even if they aren't married. Is making your sweetie an authorized user the best option?

Jason Steele

The Weirdest Credit Cards You Can Get
non-partner cards

The Weirdest Credit Cards You Can Get

Every now and then, you see a credit card that seems so off-the-wall you're surprised it even exists. Here are some of the weirdest credit cards out there.

Jason Steele

How to Pick the Perfect Credit Card
Credit Cards

How to Pick the Perfect Credit Card

Trying to figure out which credit card to apply for? Here's what to look for to choose a credit card that's a good fit for you.

Jason Steele