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Jerod Morales

Austin, Texas, United States

Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor

Editor and Writer at EASTside Magazine

Articles

  • 4 days ago | forbes.com | Jerod Morales

    Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Table of ContentsShow more Chase just raised the bar on business cards, bringing the prestige of the consumer Sapphire Reserve into the business world.

  • 1 week ago | forbes.com | Jerod Morales

    Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Table of ContentsShow more Combining points across Chase cards can be a strategic move to maximize both the earning and redeeming potential of your Ultimate Rewards®.

  • 1 month ago | forbes.com | Jerod Morales

    The chase is still on, but you only have a few days left to catch the 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. For a few more days, cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Featured Partner OfferBest Offer This Year - Last Chance! Earn 100,000 bonus pointsOn Chase Bank USA, NA's WebsiteForbes Advisor created additional star ratings so that you can see the best card for specific needs.

  • 2 months ago | forbes.com | Robin Saks Frankel |Jerod Morales

    The Discover it® Student Cash Back card gets an A+ for its generous roster of attributes for students just starting to build their credit. The no annual fee card is specifically designed to help those with little to no credit history build a stronger profile and earn some cash back, too. That makes this card aces in our book. Our ratings take into account the card’s rewards, fees, rates along with the card’s category. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team.

  • Mar 25, 2025 | forbes.com | Becky Pokora |Jerod Morales

    Consumers today are spoiled for choice when choosing credit cards. It’s tough for issuers to stand out in such a crowded market. Creating a new credit card that cuts through the noise requires a delicate mix of innovation, data and refinement. We took a deep dive into a credit card’s journey from concept to launch to reveal how issuers create the perfect product for consumers. Finding Market Opportunities Coming up with a new credit card idea is far from random.