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Is instantly redeeming credit card rewards a good idea?

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 1, 2024

Americans are not known for delayed gratification, particularly when it comes to shopping in the 21st century. Such services as Amazon...

By Richard Barrington | Updated on January 23, 2024

Interest rates became a hot discussion as 2023 drew to a close. After a sustained run of eleven interest rate hikes...

By Lena Borrelli | Updated on April 25, 2025

Before you toss it in the garbage or move on to the next item of mail, this is what you need...

By Jackie Lam | Updated on January 19, 2024

If you've ever been in the market for a car loan, personal loan, or credit card, you've probably noticed your credit...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on May 7, 2025

If you have just successfully applied for a new credit card, you may find yourself wondering what your next steps should...

By Adam Frankel | Updated on August 15, 2025

To earn and use travel rewards effectively, it helps to have an understanding of the basics. Let’s break it down.

By Richard Barrington | Updated on June 2, 2024

Something unusual happened in 2023. For a few months there, Americans actually reduced one major category of debt.

By Holly Johnson | Updated on January 4, 2024

Having a low credit score can make life more difficult (and expensive) than it needs to be, and that's especially true...