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Best Buy Visa® Card Review

Holly Johnson June 7, 2019 • 5 Minute Read
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If you constantly find yourself at Best Buy stores when you’re ready to purchase appliances, electronics, and gadgets for all your home entertainment needs, you may be wondering if the Best Buy Visa® Card is worth it.
Sam's Club® Mastercard® Review

Holly Johnson June 5, 2019 • 5 Minute Read
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If you spend a lot of time at Sam’s Club and prefer to shop there instead of at traditional grocery stores, you may want to consider picking up the Sam's Club® Mastercard®. This card offers exceptional rewards on Sam’s Club gas purchases along with travel and dining spending, and all with no annual fee.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.