It's possible to qualify for a credit card if you have bad credit, but expect more limited options, lower credit limits and higher rates. Secured credit cards are designed to help individuals with ...

Personal and small business cards issued by Chase and Discover are currently not available on CNBC Select and links have been redirected to our credit card marketplace where you can review offers from ...

It's one thing to get a credit card when you have no credit history—but what if the history you do have is, well, not great? Sure, having a low credit score will make obtaining a traditional credit ...

Ben Luthi is a freelance personal finance and travel writer. He started earning credit card rewards in 2013 and leveraged his passion into a writing career. He's contributed to dozens of other ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Deferred-interest offers on store credit cards can come with a big price tage if you don't manage to pay down your balance in ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...

Nearly every store has rewards credit cards available for customers, but not all the offers add up to major savings. These offers are often the "genesis" of long-term issues, one personal finance ...

Paying for purchases with a store credit card can offer rewards and additional discounts at retailers where you regularly shop. Many retailers offer a store credit card, but not all of them are worth ...

If you have poor credit and are interested in a new credit card, check your credit score first and consider which type of card would be best as you work to use credit responsibly. A secured card can ...

If you have a bad credit score — often defined as a score less than 580 — you might find it more challenging to get approved for a credit card. Your options will be more limited than those of someone ...