Sarah Gage

Managing Editor, Credit Cards

18

Years of Experience

EXPERTISE

Credit card news
Credit cards
Credit card debt
Building credit
Business credit cards

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

Sarah Gage is a managing editor on the Bankrate team. Sarah has more than 16 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about providing clear, concise information that helps people take control of their personal finances. Her finance writing has been featured by Entrepreneur, Tally and Happy Money, among others.

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys camping, hiking, and planning her next rewards travel trip.

Sarah wants you to know

Sarah’s first credit card was the Chase card she opened as a college freshman (before she knew that free pizza wasn’t the best sign-up bonus). She now uses a mix of cash back and travel cards and is always looking for new ways to maximize her rewards and redemptions.

Sarah Gage's recommended readings

How to maximize your credit card rewards
How to maximize cash back with your credit card
The pros and cons of travel credit cards

Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage

Sarah's latest articles

Best business credit cards for earning points

Check out our picks for the best points cards for business.

6 min read Nov 21, 2023
Under the radar card to consider: Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus

The Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus Mastercard provides 1.8 percent cash back, and might even be more rewarding than a 2 percent cash back card. Find out the card’s perks, and if it’s right for your [...]

2 min read Nov 17, 2023
New U.S. Bank Shopper card might be the best option for big shoppers

U.S. Bank has a new credit card with generous rewards on a unique set of everyday purchase categories.

3 min read Nov 17, 2023
Credit card balances set another record in Q3 2023

Credit card debt has soared 40 percent in less than three years. Should we care?

5 min read Nov 10, 2023
Should I put medical bills on a credit card?

Medical bills can be overwhelming, but credit cards may not be the solution.

6 min read Oct 26, 2023
How to financially prepare and recover from a natural disaster

Natural disasters can lead to financial disaster. Here’s how to minimize damage.

10 min read Oct 18, 2023
More consumers are showing signs of financial distress

High inflation, high interest and other factors are straining Americans’ finances.

3 min read Oct 06, 2023
72% of higher earners are in credit card debt for at least a year: What is the best way to attack your credit card debt?

As surprising as it sounds, high earners tend to carry debt longer. Here’s why.

6 min read Sep 27, 2023