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Back-to-school shopping: How to use credit card rewards to cut costs

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on August 14, 2025

Back-to-school shopping season represents one of the biggest spending moments of the year for many families. Between expenses like school supplies,...

Essential credit card alerts for better money management

By Natasha Etzel | Updated on August 13, 2025

Learning how to manage your credit card usage is essential. Do you want to simplify managing your credit cards? Most credit...

Can zero-based budgeting help you avoid carrying a credit card balance?

By Jake Safane | Updated on August 11, 2025

Maybe your work hours get cut or you lose your job, so the paycheck you were banking on to cover your...

Would you trust your credit card with an AI shopper?

By Geoff Williams | Updated on August 6, 2025

The very idea of handing over a credit card to an AI shopper and letting it buy stuff for you sounds,...

Credit card rewards under scrutiny: Does it make sense to cash in your rewards right away?

By Holly Johnson | Updated on August 6, 2025

What's the best way to redeem credit card rewards? That really depends on who you ask.

Easy ways travel credit cards can save you money on every trip

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on July 29, 2025

Below are some of the smartest ways a travel credit card can help you save, both before your trip starts and...

Why I’ll never get rid of my Capital One Venture X card

By Holly Johnson | Updated on July 24, 2025

But, when my Capital One Venture X renewed about a month ago, I thought about it for a while and decided...

The travel credit card perk that saves me hundreds each year: Free checked bags

By Holly Johnson | Updated on July 24, 2025

But, some credit card benefits are more important to me than others, mostly because they actually help me save money. And...

Credit card tips for international travel

By John Schmoll | Updated on July 22, 2025

Although it's not as common today, you may want to consider notifying your credit card company that you're traveling. The last...

Luxury for less: Your guide to a points & miles Universal Epic Universe adventure

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on August 6, 2025

Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe opened in May 2025 to massive crowds and rave reviews. But while Epic Universe is a...

Chase rewards: Points Boost explained

By Holly Johnson | Updated on July 16, 2025

Another big change applies to travel redemptions across the issuer's entire fleet of cards. Instead of offering 1.25 to 1.5 cents...

Credit card tips for summer events: How to save on concerts, theme parks, and more

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on July 16, 2025

Here are some of the best credit card tips to help make your summer outings more affordable.

New airline rules are now in effect – here’s what they mean for travelers

By Holly Johnson | Updated on July 15, 2025

Having a flight significantly delayed or canceled can be a dizzying experience, and it can lead to mounting costs if you're...

Ways to maximize credit card rewards for summer road trips

By John Schmoll | Updated on August 7, 2025

The glamour of partially funding luxurious trips with credit card rewards isn't lost when you opt for a trip that entails...

What is the average credit card interest rate?

By Richard Barrington | Updated on July 14, 2025

The Federal Reserve made no interest rate changes in the second quarter of 2025. However, a few credit cards did change...