Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in May 2019

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   United Explorer Card Review: Maximizing Your Benefits

   Kat Tretina May 29, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   If you regularly fly on United flights, you’ve likely heard about the United Explorer card and may be considering adding it to your wallet. But is it worth it?

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   Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® Review

   Holly Johnson May 29, 2019  •  5 Minute Read

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   The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a popular option among airline credit cards for a few reasons. Not only can you earn a big signup bonus with this card, but you can redeem your miles for flights around the globe.

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   Rewards Credit Cards Overview: 5 Types of Cards and How They Work

   Holly Johnson May 25, 2019  •  8 Minute Read

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   If you have ever wanted to travel the world, earn cash back for a rainy day, or rack up points good for gift cards or merchandise, a rewards credit card might be exactly what you need. After signing up a for rewards card, you can easily earn 1-5 points worth of cash back, gift cards, merchandise, or travel rewards for each dollar you spend.

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   Swiping With Care: 10 Ways To Use Credit Cards Responsibly

   Natalie Hollingshead May 24, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   Swiping a credit card with reckless abandonment may feel fun and carefree — until you get your bill in the mail. The elation you feel with every purchase can quickly turn to despair if you’ve inadvertently stacked up debt you aren’t able to immediately repay. Make your credit cards work for you, not against you, by following these 10 best practices for using credit cards responsibly.

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   Credit Monitoring vs. Credit Freezes: Which Offers More Protection?

   Kat Tretina May 24, 2019  •  3 Minute Read

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   If you’re worried about identity theft, it’s essential that you take measures to protect your credit. Two options to consider are credit monitoring and placing a credit freeze on your accounts. While both approaches offer extra security, they’re not interchangeable and they each have their own drawbacks and benefits.

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   The Best Ways to Avoid Foreign Transaction Fees

   Holly Johnson May 23, 2019  •  5 Minute Read

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   There are the financial aspects of your trip — as in, how much is all of this going to cost? While traveling overseas doesn’t have to be expensive, there are plenty of financial pitfalls to be aware of, and that includes foreign transaction fees.

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   Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Visa Review: Luxe Travel Perks

   Kat Tretina May 22, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card isn’t exactly new. Previously, it was known as the Marriott Rewards card. Now, under the Marriott Bonvoy brand, the Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and SPG programs are brought together under one unified card.

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   Are RFID Blocking Wallets Worth the Effort?

   Holly Johnson May 20, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   In case you’re wondering how an RFID blocking wallet works, keep in mind that thieves are forced to try increasingly complex schemes as technology improves. RFID blocking wallets, sleeves, and other products with RFID protection block fraudsters from stealing information from RFID-enabled credit cards.

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   What is a Credit Score?

   Kirsten Thuringer May 17, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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   If aliens judged us by our commercials, they’d probably assume everyone were interested in pharmaceuticals, luxury cars, and credit scores. Many advertisements urge viewers to know their credit rating by heart.

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    Apple Card: Is It Worth the Hype?

    Kat Tretina May 15, 2019  •  5 Minute Read

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    The Apple Card will be linked to the Apple Wallet app on iPhones, streamlining your experience with Apple Pay. You can sign up for the Apple Card and start using it right away in stores, online, or through the app.

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    TJ Maxx Credit Card Review

    Holly Johnson May 13, 2019  •  5 Minute Read

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    If you’re a bargain shopper who lives for deals at stores like TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Homesense, and Sierra Trading Post, you may be excited to hear that this collection of stores recently came out with their own co-branded credit cards.

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    The Top 10 Benefits Of Owning A Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

    Jason Steele May 2, 2019  •  4 Minute Read

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    If you watch television, then you’ve probably seen ads for Capital One’s Venture Rewards card. Its commercials feature famous actors like Jennifer Garner, Samuel L. Jackson, and Alec Baldwin. Behind all the star power, the Venture Rewards is a solid product that can offer you valuable travel rewards, but only if you know how to use it right.

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