With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

Applying for your first credit card can involve a considerable learning curve. With hundreds of card options, lots of jargon and the complexity of the US credit system, there's a lot to learn at once.

There are four broad types of credit cards to choose from depending on your goals: credit-building cards, balance transfer cards, low-interest cards and rewards cards. To find the right credit card, ...