Kelly-Ann Franklin has spent more than two decades in journalism which has helped her build a wide knowledge base of business and personal finance topics. Her goal with editing is to ensure tough ...

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Getting the right credit card starts with knowing your credit score, which can help you narrow down options you’re most likely to be approved for. Understanding credit card terms and what you’re ...

Meghan Hunter, a seasoned credit cards writer and editor, shares insights on credit card rewards programs and miles and points. With a background in personal finance, she especially loves advocating ...

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When you apply for a credit card, you’ll quickly know whether you’ve been approved or rejected. If your application is ‘pending’, it means the lender needs time to review it, which may take a few days ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Applications can take days to be approved, especially if additional information is needed. Common reasons for a pending application include frozen credit reports, mistakes on the application and too ...