Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

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 ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...