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You’re excited to book that airline ticket and head off to paradise, visit distant family, or arrange that important business meeting. You fill out all the information needed, hit the purchase button, and move on to daily life while you…

Most frequent travelers appreciate the value of a premium travel rewards credit card. Having the ability to relax in an airport lounge, receiving an upgraded hotel room, and earning travel rewards make the value of having such a card clear….

In general, if you fly any airline frequently, you’ll benefit from having its branded credit card. Doing so can provide the perks of free checked bags, discounted or complimentary lounge access, priority boarding, upgraded seating, and quicker trips through security….

If you fly Delta even a few times a year, chances are you’ll benefit from having a Delta-branded credit card. Lounge access, priority boarding, free checked bag on Delta flights, earning Delta SkyMiles, and improving your chances for an upgrade…

It’s an exciting day. The Platinum Card^® from American Express has arrived, and you’re ready to make that first purchase. You can go ahead and remove the card from its packaging, but then we’re going to ask you to take…

Trying to build new credit can be very frustrating. No one will give you credit because you have no credit history, and you can’t build a credit history because no one will give you credit! The same is true of…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, loaded with luxury travel benefits and generous statement credits, are revered by many as perfect premium credit cards for the frequent traveler. And while there are…

Capital One likes to keep things simple. As a result, their collection of credit card offerings tend to fall short of being exciting. Sure, if you have bad credit or no credit, you’ll find cards that can help you build…

If you’re looking for the simplicity of a cash-back credit card but still aren’t sold on paying an annual credit card fee, you may find value in the Capital One Quicksilver card. The card doesn’t come with fancy benefits or…

While you won’t find a lot of bells and whistles or luxury travel perks on most Capital One credit cards, there’s normally enough value present to merit consideration. Having the ability to transfer Capital One miles to airline programs, for…

If you travel frequently, chances are you’ve encountered an event that could have been less stressful and less expensive if you’d purchased travel insurance. Perhaps it was that cruise you booked but couldn’t take due to your broken ankle. Or…

Chase is a solid financial institution – and beyond their portfolio of banking products, Chase have some of the best credit cards that certainly rival the competition. But when it comes to banking, you could probably open a checking account…

Chase is a powerhouse in the financial industry. The institution estimates that fully half of the households in the United States do business with their company. It’s no wonder — with nearly 4,900 branches, 16,000 ATMs, and mobile banking, they’re…

The best way to avoid paying interest on a credit card is to never carry over a balance on that card in the first place. However, in real life, things happen — an unexpected home or car repair, a large…

You finally completed your comparison shopping and purchased that laptop computer you’ve been eyeing. But 2 days later, you see the exact same laptop advertised for less. It can be frustrating to see those extra dollars fly right out the…

There are a few topics more boring and confusing than car insurance. One of the decisions we’re all faced with when picking up our rental car is whether we should take the rental car company’s collision damage plan. However, if…

Choosing the right credit card depends greatly on your financial needs and as a result, the process may take time to find your perfect match. Occasionally, however, financial needs can become urgent and you need access to credit immediately. Things…

Many hard-working people have a goal in life of someday becoming a millionaire, but many travelers I know aspire to a far different numerical achievement: to become a Million Miler. Yes, it’s true — hitting the million-mile mark of flown…

If you’re just starting out and need credit, it can be frustrating when no one will give you credit. How do you get started building a credit history? Or in the case of bad credit, begin rebuilding a positive credit…

When planning a trip, we usually think first of booking the airfare and lodging, hopefully using rewards earned on our travel rewards credit cards. But you may not be aware that you can book destination experiences with miles and points, too….

Mobile technology has become necessary in today’s fast-paced, connected environment. Many businesses have even eliminated landlines altogether and transitioned to operating their businesses solely from a smartphone. Consumers have transitioned as well. In fact, the Pew Research Center has found…