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Wouldn’t it be great if every daily purchase you made earned cash-back that could accumulate for use at a later date or to offset your monthly expenses? Having an everyday spending card is a solution that automatically ensures every purchase…

If you’re an active-duty military member looking for an everyday spending card, you’re going to want to keep reading. American Express is known for doing an excellent job of providing military benefits for active-duty cardholders. These military benefits, based on…

You’ll find value in today’s article on Citi military benefits if you’re an active-duty military member holding a Citi credit card or a service member not on active duty who is considering one. Decades ago, laws were enacted to help…

If you’re an active-duty military member and have a Citi-issued credit card, you’ll find our article on taking advantage of Citi military benefits of high interest. Citi military benefits are based on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) passed in…

American Express does an excellent job of providing card benefits for active-duty military members. Since American Express also issues some of the best travel rewards cards, the added perk of military benefits results in some excellent card choices for servicemembers….

If you’re an active-duty military member who stays at Marriott properties, you’re going to find value in our guide to the benefits of Chase’s Marriott Bonvoy credit cards. Chase does a commendable job of providing military benefits on all of…

If you’re a military service member looking for simplicity in a credit card, the timing of today’s article featuring the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card* could be perfect. We’ll talk about all the features and benefits of the card,…

While military service involves sacrifice and commitment, it can also come with financial challenges. Fortunately, laws have been passed to help alleviate some of these challenges. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act of…

We salute those currently serving active duty in the military or who have served. We appreciate that military service carries major responsibilities, personal sacrifices, and even financial challenges. The financial challenges that many military families face came to the forefront…

Our military members make occupational sacrifices while facing unique challenges in their personal lives. Trying to balance the challenges of duty, home life, and commitment can also be supplemented by the financial challenges of military service. The financial challenges have…

The sacrifices made by those who serve in the military are significant. In addition to these sacrifices are the practical challenges of balancing duty, home, and commitment. One of the less-obvious challenges may be the potential financial burden. Years ago,…

It’s no secret that I enjoy returning to Iceland. I keep going back as I haven’t even scratched the surface of places to see and activities to experience in the country. I’m fortunate enough to have stayed at several hotels…

Hilton has a strong presence in Reykjavik, the relatively small capital city of Iceland, and I’ve had the pleasure of staying at 2 of the 4 Hilton properties there. My favorite time to visit Iceland is the first part of…

Starting on your own usually means you’ll be responsible for most, if not all, of your finances. Managing your finances can include applying for a credit card — hopefully, one that earns rewards. The Chase Freedom Rise℠ Credit Card and…

A cash-back card can be a great choice for a starter credit card — especially one that doesn’t charge an annual fee. Plus, cash-back is one of the most liquid forms of rewards you can earn. The 2 cash-back cards…

If you commonly rent a vehicle during your travels, chances are you’ve depended on the complimentary car rental insurance on your credit card. Or, perhaps you’ve felt better protected paying the per-day charge for the protection offered by the car…

I’ve heard the accolades of upscale accommodations and the good value that can be had when booking select Choice Hotel properties in Scandinavian countries. It wasn’t until a friend recommended I stay at the Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport on a…

If you’re looking for a Visa credit card that can be used anywhere, you’ll find an endless selection of available cards. If you’re a frequent traveler or an avid Amazon.com shopper, the field of desirable options could narrow quickly. You…

Having a card in your wallet that earns unlimited cash-back or cash rewards on every purchase can take the thought out of which card to use for your next daily purchase. If that card has no annual fee, it can…

Having a rewarding credit card to pay for purchases made on a daily basis makes economic sense, especially if you’ll be getting a return on what you buy. Today, we’ll be looking at 2 popular cards with simple earning structures…

We’ve all become more aware of the need for purchasing travel insurance over the past few years. Even if you haven’t actually purchased coverage, chances are you’ve checked out the cost of adding it to your flight, hotel, cruise, or…