Robin Saks Frankel

1 month ago | forbes.com | Robin Saks Frankel |Jerod Morales

Americans are holding a big, fat I.O.U. to credit card companies and a new card from U.S. Bank might help ease the financial strain. The no annual fee U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card*, which launched March 17, 2025, could be a life preserver for the debt-addled with its unmatched 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 24 billing cycles, then a standard 17.74% to 28.74% variable APR applies.

Feb 7, 2025 | forbes.com | Robin Saks Frankel |Taylor Tepper

A political odd couple is joining forces to lower credit card interest rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) unveiled a bill that would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. “Working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt while the biggest credit card issuers get richer and richer by hiking their interest rates to the moon,” said Hawley in a statement announcing the proposed bill.

Jan 9, 2025 | forbes.com | Robin Saks Frankel |Kelly Anne Smith

Americans will no longer have to decide what’s more important: Their health or their credit score. Finalized on January 7, a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) prohibits credit reporting agencies from including medical debt information in the credit reports and scores they provide to lenders. It’s expected to impact nearly 15 million Americans who have previously been haunted by an estimated $49 billion in medical bills on their credit reports.

Nov 21, 2024 | forbes.com | Caroline Lupini |Kimberly Shearer |Robin Saks Frankel |Jenn Underwood

Capital One credit cards are popular for good reason: Its offerings run the gamut from cash back to travel rewards to cards aimed at small businesses. A common thread among all Capital One cards is that there are no foreign transaction fees, making a Capital One card a welcome traveling companion abroad. With so many Capital One credit card options, knowing which one is best for your needs can be challenging. We can help. Our editors are committed to bringing you unbiased ratings and information.

Nov 13, 2024 | forbes.com | Payton Turner |Robin Saks Frankel

For many, Thanksgiving and December holidays are a fun and festive time of the year spent with family and friends. However, the holidays can get pretty pricey, pretty quickly. Between flights home, festive meals and gift-giving, the costs can add up. Luckily, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that help me save on festive costs while making sure I earn rewards toward my next trip.