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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The Risks and Rewards of Credit Cards in College
Student Loans

The Risks and Rewards of Credit Cards in College

Cash strapped college students are at risk of getting into trouble with credit cards. Here are the risks and rewards of using credit cards in college.

Jason Steele

How Much Is a Credit Card Reward Point Worth?
Credit Cards

How Much Is a Credit Card Reward Point Worth?

Determining the value of credit card reward points and miles can be a challenge as it depends on the value of what the points and miles can be redeemed for.

Jason Steele

Is That Credit Card Surcharge Illegal?
Credit Cards

Is That Credit Card Surcharge Illegal?

Have you ever been forced to pay a fee just to use your credit card? Here's what to do if you get charged an illegal credit card surcharge.

Jason Steele

Should You Get Your Teen a Credit Card?
Credit Cards

Should You Get Your Teen a Credit Card?

If you get your teen a credit card, should you trust your teen to use it responsibly, or be concerned that this privilege may be abused?

Jason Steele

10 Common Credit Card Complaints
Credit Cards

10 Common Credit Card Complaints

Here are ten of the most common credit card complaints, and some simple suggestions to avoid these issues.

Jason Steele

The True Costs of Credit Card Convenience Checks
Credit Cards

The True Costs of Credit Card Convenience Checks

You have probably received so-called credit card convenience checks in the mail from your bank. But you should be aware of their costs before you use them.

Jason Steele

5 Things You Should Never Put on a Credit Card
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5 Things You Should Never Put on a Credit Card

Of all the things that be financed with a credit card, here are the 5 worst.

Jason Steele

Credit Cards With No Annual Fee: How To Pick One
Credit Cards

Credit Cards With No Annual Fee: How To Pick One

There are so many credit cards on the market without annual fees, it can be difficult to find the best ones. Here's how to pick the right card.

Jason Steele

How You Can Eliminate Your Credit Card's Annual Fee
Credit Cards

How You Can Eliminate Your Credit Card's Annual Fee

What if there was a way to keep your rewards credit card while having your annual fee waived? Many cardholders have been successful in doing just that.

Jason Steele

Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates: How to Pick One
Credit Cards

Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates: How to Pick One

If you carry a balance on your credit card, you should find a card with the lowest APR possible. Here are some good credit cards with low interest rates.

Jason Steele