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Sarah Hostetler is a freelance writer and has been featured on Million Mile Secrets and The Points Guy. She covers topics on points and miles, credit cards, airlines, hotels, and general travel.
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10 Best Debt Consolidation Loans of October 2024
Depending on the size of your debt, you could save thousands of dollars by eliminating high-interest credit card balances with a debt consolidation loan.
Where to Order Checks? Online and Retailers
Paper checks are still a useful financial tool in this digital age. However, they’re not cheap. Cut down on your check costs with these simple tricks.
How to Report (and Prevent) Credit Card Fraud
The best action step to avoid credit card fraud is simply to be skeptical of everything. Refuse to let yourself become complacent when it comes to credit cards.
Milestone® Mastercard® Review 2024
Built into the Milestone Mastercard® are traps that those new to credit (or with poor credit habits) may easily spring. Sky-high fees and interest rates make it dangerous.
How Do I Check My Credit Score
Knowing your credit score can help you to understand realistic options when it comes to applying for credit cards—and even spot things like fraudulent activity.
What’s Considered a Good APR for Credit Cards?
The lower the APR the better, but if you’re responsible with your credit card, you’ll rarely or never encounter an interest payment.
Public App Review 2024: Pros, Cons, What Could Be Improved
The Public app has a lot going for it, but experienced investors will be underwhelmed. And that’s OK—Public doesn’t claim to be the most well-rounded choice.
The Difference Between a Charge Card and a Credit Card
There are really only a couple of dissimilarities—but they’re doozies. Before you go applying for one or the other, you should know what they are.
Best Rewards Checking Accounts for October 2024
If you’re one of the many who aren’t funneling money through a rewards checking account, you’re effectively lighting dollar bills on fire.
Best Credit Building Debit Cards in October 2024
Some debit cards allow you to build credit without applying for a loan. That’s a big deal for those with poor (or no) credit history.
The Blue Business® Plus Card Review: A Great Option for Rewards with No Annual Fee
Earning two Amex points per dollar on all purchases is quite the perk. If you know how to use them, you could receive an effective 4% back on all purchases.
Delta SkyMiles Personal Credit Cards Now Offering Bonuses Up To 70,000 Miles
The current bonuses for Delta SkyMiles American Express personal credit cards are enough to interest just about anyone, regardless of travel style. You only have until July 17, 2024. What to consider.
Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, Reserve Business: Earn Up to 110,000 Miles (Offer Expired)
Delta Skymiles’ three American Express business credit cards are all offering generous bonus offers through July 17. If you’ve been eyeing these cards, now is the time to apply.
Earn 85,000 Points with Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Bonus Offer (Offer Ended)
The Southwest Plus credit card just increased its welcome bonus by 70%, making it an easy and cheap way to earn the Southwest Companion Pass.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card Has Valuable New Welcome Bonus: A Potential $1,500+ In Travel (Offer Expired)
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card bonus is enough for an extended stay at thousands of hotels worldwide, including many five-star resorts.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs. The Platinum Card® by American Express: Which Is Better for Earning Awards?
These are two of the hottest travel cards on the market, thanks in large part to their enormous welcome bonuses. But there’s a lot more to them than that.
2 Chase IHG Credit Cards Just Got a Massive Welcome Bonus Boost: Earn Up to 300,000 Points
The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card and IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card have boosted welcome bonuses through Sept. 4, 2024. The bonuses are now worth between $500 and $1,500 in hotel stays, on average.
Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card Review 2024
The Chase Ink Business Preferred offers a generous welcome bonus and rewards program, and excellent insurance coverage. Learn more.
Capital One Venture and Venture X Bonuses Now Worth a Guaranteed $1,000 in Cash
The current bonuses offered by the Capital One Venture and Capital One Venture X are better than anything we’ve seen from these cards in recent memory.
How to Send Money With a Credit Card
If you need to send money from your credit card to a friend or family member, there are many ways to do it. But are the fees too high? Learn more.
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