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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 cards for the frequent traveler. While there are plenty of…

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…

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…

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. But is achieving Million Miler status even worth the time,…

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…

With nearly 9,000 properties in 80 countries around the globe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a huge footprint and a wide variety of hotel categories to choose from. The brand’s 20 different brands are conveniently located in big cities and small…

Every purchase you make, every swipe you take, you’ll be earning miles with your Capital One credit card. No, that’s not a new advertising slogan — it’s more of a statement on the simplicity of earning miles with Capital One…

When it comes to earning Membership Rewards points, you have lots of Amex credit cards to choose from. American Express offers a wide range of personal and business cards with various bonus categories to boost your earnings. To take advantage of…

The days of getting upgraded just for dressing sharply or being kind to the gate agent are history. Airlines now have strict guidelines to ensure that upgrades are allocated to their top customers or sold prior to departure. Some airline…

Chances are, your business spends money on advertising. Whether you use Facebook, Amazon, Google, Twitter, or more traditional media platforms such as TV or radio, if a big share of your business expenses falls in this category, you should make…

It seems like nearly everyone shops at Amazon. Amazon reported in 2021 that Amazon Prime members exceeded 200 million, and about 60% of Amazon shoppers are Prime members. Prime members pay an annual membership fee to receive free shipping and…