Students and credit: 5 tips for parents – from parents

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Southwest Rapid Rewards guide: The best ways to earn and use Rapid Rewards points For travelers weary of the hassles and hidden fees that often come with booking airline award tickets, the Southwest Rapid Rewards program is a welcome alternative. Southwest makes it extraordinarily easy to book its low-cost fares at a great value. See the full story

More News Business charge card vs. business credit card: Which is best for your business? Charge cards are becoming rarer than unicorns these days, but they can still hold appeal for business owners. Compared to traditional business credit cards, business charge cards can offer superior rewards and benefits, but they may not fit every business's needs. If you're weighing a charge card against a credit card for your business, here are the most important things to consider. See the full story

How to multiply rewards on everything you buy for your business In business, you've got to spend money to make money. Using a rewards credit card for business expenses is an easy way to pile up money-saving miles, points or cash back. Here's how to maximize rewards and savings for essential business expenses. See the full story

Students and credit: 5 tips for parents – from parents If you have a kid in college, or are about to move one into a campus dorm, you may be wondering if they're ready for a student credit card. CreditCards.com talked to six parents from around the country about their experiences in parenting college-aged kids and four financial experts. Here are their five credit tips for college students. See the full story

Will my credit score improve if I pay off maxed-out cards within a year? It's OK to stretch out payments if you have favorable terms, such as 0 percent interest. But you're trading your good score for dollars. It's not a bad trade unless you need an excellent credit score for a new home or a car in the near future. See the full story

Product News New Starwood Preferred Guest card members can earn up to 100,000 bonus points Ahead of the unification of the Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards and Ritz-Carlton loyalty programs on Aug. 18, 2018,  American Express has announced several changes to the Starwood Preferred Guest consumer card and the Starwood Preferred Guest Business card, including an increased welcome bonus and rewards rate. See the full story

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