Question:
I want to apply for a credit card and am looking for one that satisfies the following:
– no annual fee
– cash back
– at least a 20 day grace period for paying the bill
Recommendations for a first time credit card holder?
Response:
Carmen Wong Ulrich Sep 16, 2013 Former Host
Short and sweet wins the day! I’ve got good news for you. If that’s what you’re looking for, there are now more options for cash-back than ever. However, a couple of things to consider: 1) If you’re new to credit cards, your interest rate may be higher than the one advertised because you have little or no credit history and 2) your spending limit will start out very low. But, if you keep these two points in mind, you may not be disappointed with what’s out there. Shop around for free at a couple of my favored sites: NerdWallet wins out for ease of use and ability to search for features easily and clearly. Credit.com has a deep well of credit card education as does Bankrate.com. Happy shopping, and just make sure to work to not carry a balance and steer clear of fees.
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