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If you’re a current or prospective Verizon customer, you should continue reading, especially if you’re looking for a way to save on your monthly wireless bill. That’s because the Verizon Visa^® card, now available exclusively to Verizon customers, can earn…

We’ve all likely considered or completed a home improvement project recently. Whether you’re taking on a major renovation or are planting a container garden on the patio, home improvement stores have become the go-to places for the supplies we need…

When you’re ready to purchase travel insurance, you’ll have a nearly endless selection of companies from which to select. You can begin, however, by narrowing your choices to those companies that are highly rated by respected insurance financial rating companies,…

Pets can be just like family, for a variety of reasons. We love them, they love us (except for some cats), and we can spend a lot of money making sure they’re raised well. Like every other purchase we make,…

It’s difficult to argue that cash-back isn’t the most liquid form of credit card rewards you can earn. Additionally, many cash-back credit cards do not charge an annual fee. This combination can be appealing when you’re just starting out and…

Few credit cards can compete with the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® when you’re looking for a premium travel rewards credit card. There are also few, if any, travel rewards cards that offer a better selection of travel insurance benefits. Travel insurance…

Selecting the appropriate travel rewards card can be a daunting task, especially when you’re first starting out. It’s a natural inclination to simply choose a card with an earning structure you understand, a few benefits you might use, and redemption…

If you’re interested in earning rewards on all or most of your everyday spending, you’ll want to read today’s card challenge. The 2 popular American Express cards we’ve selected today focus on rewarding everyday spending, including purchases you make at…

It’s a stark sign of recent times that ordering carryout has become as popular as dining out. And if you live in a metropolitan area, it’s likely you’re using food delivery services more than ever. Who doesn’t enjoy the convenience…

Generally, not a lot of thought goes into everyday spending. We stop and fill up our tank with gas, grab a bite to eat from a drive-thru, then perhaps pick up necessary items at the grocery store. These transactions can…

You make a lot of purchases as part of your daily life, whether it’s filling up your gas tank, buying socks, or stopping to pick up a few items at the supermarket. What if all of the everyday purchases you’re…

Everyday spending can add up quickly. When you take a few trips to the grocery store, fill up the gas tank, take an Uber ride out to dinner, then add on the cost of that Netflix subscription, and you’ll easily…

There are a lot of choices when it comes to travel insurance companies, so narrowing your selection to those that have a solid financial rating, offer products that provide good value, and receive high customer ratings should be baseline criteria….

Most travelers enjoy the special treatment they receive from having a hotel loyalty program elite status — so much so that long-term relationships may be built with that hotel brand preference. Once you’ve grown accustomed to upgraded rooms, executive lounge…

If you travel even occasionally, you’ve probably purchased or at least considered purchasing travel insurance. And if you’re like most consumers, you’d like to find the lowest price possible at the time of purchase, yet have the best coverage in…

It hardly seems fair that an item you purchased inevitably breaks or stops working just after the manufacturer’s warranty expires, but indeed it does happen. Next time it happens to you, however, you may want to reference the credit card…

With 7,000+ properties in 120+ countries, Hilton has established itself as a premier hotel brand that is accessible to every type of traveler. Plus, it doesn’t matter if you’re just an occasional guest at Hilton properties or if Hilton hotel…

Hyatt may not have the footprint to rival giants Marriott and Hilton, but it proves that bigger is not always better by offering a desirable collection of upwards of 900 properties and a popular rewards program that is nearly cult-like…

In general, having a hotel-branded credit card allows you to receive elevated earnings at that hotel chain, perks during your stay, and some associated useful or money-saving benefits. The same premise applies to Marriott Bonvoy-branded cards, so if you’re a…

Whether you’re a road warrior or frequent flyer, chances are there’s an IHG Hotels & Resorts property at your destination city. That’s because the hotel group has nearly 6,000 properties in more than 100 countries. Its footprint is also diverse…

As a business owner, your responsibilities are many. Often, there’s little time to be analyzing which credit card would earn the best rewards for each of your ongoing expenses. The process can be exacerbated by the fact that a single…