We’ve previously talked about comparing no annual fee credit cards. Today we’ll take that information and put it into a more accessible and easy-to-use format — a credit card comparison chart. The idea is simple. The chart below will allow you to compare several no annual fee credit cards side-by-side. When you want to compare something specific among all cards, all you have to do is quickly scan down the appropriate column to see which cards best meet your needs. read more..

It’s time for the next step in our weekly quest to help you compare and choose credit cards. Each week we’ve looked at comparing different narrow types of credit cards from frequent flyer to balance transfer cards. Now let’s talk about comparing no annual fee credit cards. What factors might be your biggest considerations in choosing between them? read more..

When comparing credit cards, two of the most advertised elements are the interest rate and the annual fee. Interest rates are obviously important if you plan to finance purchases or transfer balances, but what about the annual fee? How much does it really matter? Would an annual fee make or break your decision about a certain credit card?

Just like interest rates are important to some people (those who finance large ticket items over time) and not for others (those who pay off their balance in full each month during their interest free days), the same is true of annual fees. Let’s look at some situations when an annual fee is potentially very important, and when the annual fee might not matter at all.

Compare the latest no annual fee credit card offers

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What do you dread the most about credit cards? High annual fees can certainly be a downer. After all, you can usually avoid paying any interest if you pay off your balance each month during your interest free days, but annual fees get charged to your account regardless of whether or not you normally keep a balance.

That’s why we’re highlighting our top five picks for low fee (or no fee) credit card offers. These credit cards let you use more of your credit limit how you really want to instead of tacking on high annual fees that can disrupt your normal spending and repayment habits. read more..

Some credit cards feature an annual fee (sometimes well over $100). Others are no fee credit cards, or they may offer no annual fee for the first year. It seems an obvious choice, doesn’t it? If choosing between two credit cards, the no fee card would be more attractive. But are they really worth it?

Here are few things to consider when deciding whether or not a no fee credit card, like the American Express Gold Ascent credit card, is right for you: read more..