Kenley Young

Assigning Editor | Credit cards, credit scores

Kenley Young directs daily credit cards coverage for NerdWallet. Previously, he was a homepage editor and digital content producer for Fox Sports, and before that a front page editor for Yahoo. He has decades of experience in digital and print media, including stints as a copy desk chief, a wire editor and a metro editor for the McClatchy newspaper chain.

Education: B.A. in journalism and mass communications from the University of South Carolina
Awards: South Carolina Press Association: Headline writing
Previous experience: Fox Sports, Yahoo, SmartBrief, The McClatchy Co.

Kenley's picks

How to Pick the Best Credit Card for You: 4 Easy Steps

by Claire Tsosie

If you know your options and ask the right questions, you can find the best fit for your spending habits and goals.

7 Credit Card Tips Everyone Should Know

by Lindsay Konsko

Credit cards are a convenient and rewarding way to make purchases, but they need to be handled with care.

5 Credit Card Red Flags to Avoid

by Funto Omojola

Knowing these credit card warning signs can help you weed out the bad options and save you money.

The latest from Kenley

U.S. Bank Smartly Card Review: Lucrative Option for Loyalists

If you have enough money across your U.S. Bank accounts, you can double the card’s 2% rewards rate to earn an impressive 4% back on all purchases. But there are high balance requirements.

5 Things to Know About the Kikoff Credit Card

It has some ideal features for those new to credit, but a paid subscription is required to qualify for the card, which costs a minimum of $240 a year.

United Cards Boost Sign-up Bonuses Up to 90K Miles

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Closed to New Applications

Existing Reserve cardholders will still be able to use their card.

Need Credit Card Debt Relief? Debt Management Could Help

Not everyone will qualify for hardship programs or find the terms affordable. In those cases, credit counseling may help get your debt under control.

New Mesa Homeowners Card Will Reward Mortgage Payments

5 Things to Know About the Lane Health Healthcare Spending Card

The card can help finance some large medical bills, but it's not the most flexible or valuable option out there.

Southwest Credit Cards Tweak Sign-up Bonuses For a Limited Time

How to Go Cashless While Also Avoiding Credit Card Debt

Tracking your spending, using prepaid cards and setting low credit limits can prevent you from spending money you don't have when using digital payment methods.

What Is The Bank of Missouri, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?

Most of the credit cards issued by The Bank of Missouri charge multiple outrageous fees that you typically don't see, even among other cards for bad credit.

How Credit Cards Can Help You Navigate Major Life Changes

Credit card perks can come in handy when you’re facing large expenses, whether you've planned for them or they pop up unexpectedly.

What Is Celtic Bank, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?

The card offerings are a mixed bag, but are especially fee-heavy if your aim is to build credit.

When It Pays to Know Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate

If you're aware of what your current APR is, you can more easily identify ways to lower it and save money.

IHG One Rewards Traveler Card Increases Sign-up Bonus (Limited Time)

SoFi Launches Two New Invite-Only Credit Cards