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Sarah Hostetler is a freelance writer and has been featured on Million Mile Secrets and The Points Guy. She covers topics on points and miles, credit cards, airlines, hotels, and general travel.
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Best Spring Break Destinations for 2024
Don’t feel like you must plan the same Caribbean spring break trip as everyone else. Plenty of destinations have just as much beauty and adventure, but without overtourism.
Credit Card Skimmers: How to Spot And Avoid Them
Credit card skimmers come in all shapes. Sometimes they’re false keypads or card slot attachments. With a bit of diligence, you can avoid them nearly every time.
What Is The Best Company to Refinance Your Auto Loan? December 2024
It can be time-consuming and daunting to sift through the (seemingly endless) possibilities to find the best auto refinance lender for you. We’ve narrowed down the options to help you make the best choice.
Avant Credit Card Review 2024
The purpose of the Avant Credit Card is to give those with “fair”credit a chance to eventually qualify for better credit cards.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Has a Generous Welcome Offer: Up to 165,000 Hilton Points!
Good for as much as 280,000 Hilton points, virtually no Hilton property is out of reach with this offer—whether you want a villa in the Maldives or a simple hotel near your grandma for the holidays.
Best Installment Loans for Bad Credit for December 2024
You might have perfectly sound reasons for taking out an installment loan. The problem is that you won’t have a wide selection if you have a low credit score.
Best Luxury Credit Cards in December 2024
Luxury credit cards aren’t exclusively for the rich. In most cases, if you’ve got a “good” credit score, you can qualify for a shiny metal credit card.
Credit Card Scams to Know in 2024 (and How to Avoid Them)
Diligence goes a long way in preventing credit card fraud. The best thing you can do is empower yourself with information on current common grifts.
Best Private Student Loans in December 2024
Whether you have excellent credit and are looking for a low APR or you exhausted your federal student loan options, a private student loan could be a fit.
The Best Gas Saving Apps of 2024
Gas apps provide a variety of ways to save you money. Here are the best gas apps to maximize your savings.
Where to Order Checks? Online and Retailers
Paper checks are still a useful financial tool in this digital age. However, they’re not cheap. Cut down on your check costs with these simple tricks.
How to Report (and Prevent) Credit Card Fraud
The best action step to avoid credit card fraud is simply to be skeptical of everything. Refuse to let yourself become complacent when it comes to credit cards.
The Difference Between a Charge Card and a Credit Card
There are really only a couple of dissimilarities—but they’re doozies. Before you go applying for one or the other, you should know what they are.
Best Credit Building Debit Cards in December 2024
Some debit cards allow you to build credit without applying for a loan. That’s a big deal for those with poor (or no) credit history.
Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, Reserve Business: Earn Up to 110,000 Miles (Offer Expired)
Delta Skymiles’ three American Express business credit cards are all offering generous bonus offers through July 17. If you’ve been eyeing these cards, now is the time to apply.
Earn 85,000 Points with Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Bonus Offer (Offer Ended)
The Southwest Plus credit card just increased its welcome bonus by 70%, making it an easy and cheap way to earn the Southwest Companion Pass.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card Has Valuable New Welcome Bonus: A Potential $1,500+ In Travel (Offer Expired)
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card bonus is enough for an extended stay at thousands of hotels worldwide, including many five-star resorts.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs. The Platinum Card® by American Express: Which Is Better for Earning Awards?
These are two of the hottest travel cards on the market, thanks in large part to their enormous welcome bonuses. But there’s a lot more to them than that.
2 Chase IHG Credit Cards Just Got a Massive Welcome Bonus Boost: Earn Up to 300,000 Points
The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card and IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card have boosted welcome bonuses through Sept. 4, 2024. The bonuses are now worth between $500 and $1,500 in hotel stays, on average.
Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card Review 2024
The Chase Ink Business Preferred offers a generous welcome bonus and rewards program, and excellent insurance coverage. Learn more.
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