Jason Stauffer

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The Prosper® Card is designed for anyone with less-than-perfect credit. But it doesn't offer rewards, and it does has an annual fee (which can be waived the first year). While it could be useful if you cannot qualify for other credit-builder cards, it's best to explore all your options before signing up for this card. Below, CNBC Select shares the Prosper Card details and viable alternatives to help you decide if it's right for you.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card and Wells Fargo Reflect® Card can both save you money — but in different ways. Which one is right for you depends on whether you prefer a longer intro-APR period or rewards. In other words, would you rather avoid interest (for a time) or earn cash back? Below, CNBC Select dives into the details of what each credit card offer, so you make the best choice for you.

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

There are no consumer credit cards with no annual fee that earn transferrable Amex points or Chase points and are open to new applicants. However, Chase allows you to combine Ultimate Rewards points. So you can move the points you earn with a no-annual-fee card like the Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) or Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) to a card that allows transfers.

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

New limited-time welcome bonus: With a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, new cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after they spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Previous welcome bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. CNBC Select's take: This is one of the best travel credit cards for just about anyone, regardless of where you want to go or how you like to travel.

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

Wells Fargo has a variety of top-tier credit cards that earn cash rewards or transferable points. Many of these, like the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card and Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card, have the added benefit of not charging an annual fee. So how do you pick between the two? Below, CNBC Select compares these cards' welcome bonuses, rewards and benefits so you can make the best choice for you. On Well's Fargo's siteSee rates and fees, terms apply. On Wells Fargo's siteSee rates and fees, terms apply.