If you've been turned down for a card, you're not alone. Credit card rejection rates are at roughly 16% as of February 2026, according to data from the New York Fed. CNBC Select has rounded up the ...

Erin Bendig has extensive experience in various areas of personal finance. She previously worked as a staff writer for Kiplinger.com, focusing primarily on savings accounts and banking. In addition, ...

Ashley is a former lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...