Wednesday, March 28, 2018

4 cooler ways to redeem cash back rewards

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Poll: 49 million cardholders have never switched favorite card

Poll: 49 million US cardholders have never switched favorite card

If you've never changed up your go-to card, chances are you're leaving money on the table in the form of unclaimed rewards.

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Hotels you can book for 5,000 points per night or less

You don't need to burn 100,000 points on a single night. With some good planning, you can enjoy posh spots for a pittance.

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Charged Up! podcast: How you get more money

Charged Up! podcast: Is day trading for you?

Day trading expert Alex Foster shares lots of tips, but learn this one first: Don't pull out your credit card to gamble on your hunches.

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4 cooler ways to redeem cash back card rewards

4 cooler ways to redeem cash back card rewards

Yeah, we get it: Cash back is already cool, and it's super easy to just get a discount on everything. But you can spice things up a bit by using those rewards for getting out of debt, investing or even charitable giving.

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Expert Q&A

If I cancel a card, can I keep my points?

If you have a hotel or airline card, chances are your rewards are safe. But for other types of cards, you lose the points once you ditch the card.

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Taking Charge: a credit card blog

My credit card confession: I mixed business with pleasure spending

My credit card confession: I mixed business with pleasure spending

Blogger John Egan recalls how he got into debt by committing a credit card no-no: buying personal items on his business card.

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First quarter ends - have you made the most of your quarterly bonus categories?

It's the end of the first quarter. Have you maximized your bonus categories?

Tick-tock! On March 31, credit card quarterly bonus categories change, and a lot of other limited-time offers end. We have the list all teed up for you, so you can max out your savings now and get a head start on Q2. 

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

The solo traveler's guide to keeping you (and your cards) safe

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Which U.S. issuers offer true chip-and-PIN cards

Heading abroad? Which U.S. card issuers offer true chip-and-PIN cards

You can spend it like a native if you have a card from one of these issuers. True chip-and-PIN cards are finally becoming more common. 

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7 everyday credit card questions that can leave you confused

When do you need to keep the receipt? Is it wise to let an online retailer keep your card information on file? And many more.

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Charged Up! podcast: How you get more money

Charged Up! podcast: Making more money

Whether you're living off your credit card or maxing out your 401(k), self-made businessman Matt Manero says you need more money and he shares his tips on how to make it happen.

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The solo traveler's guide to keeping you and your credit safe

The solo traveler's guide to keeping you and your credit safe

Solo travel is increasingly popular, but to make your trip a success, you need to take these financial steps well before you lace up the hiking boots.

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Expert Q&A

How do I transfer and use rewards points for different airlines?

Choose the right card that fits your travel plans, and that begins with knowing which of your cards have points partnerships that allow transfers.

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Taking Charge: a credit card blog

What you can learn from my flurry of debt consolidation offers

While they promise to lower our blogger John Egan's monthly payments, there are strings the size of ship ropes attached to the offers, including eye-popping fees and rates.

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Chase unveils Q2 2018 bonus categories

Chase unveils its cash back category for Q2 2018

Chase has announced that grocery, Paypal and Chase Pay purchases all will earn a 5 percent bonus, starting April 1. But you can activate the category already. 

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