A second credit card: When it’s wise to get one, when it’s not
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April 6, 2021
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“I like helping people figure out what cards should be in their wallet. There are so many products out there – it can be overwhelming. And not every card works for every lifestyle. I hope that my articles make the choices clearer for readers.” – Constance Sommer
Constance Sommer is a professional journalist who started her career in newspapers, working as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and a little weekly newspaper called The Acorn. More recently, as a freelance writer, her work has appeared in CreditCards.com, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and Vogue, among others.
A second credit card: When it’s wise to get one, when it’s not
Adding another credit card to your wallet can be an…
April 6, 2021
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How coronavirus is changing the future of child care
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What you need to know about the Samsung Money card
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How to choose a P2P payment service
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Fraudulent chargebacks rise as businesses struggle to stay open
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Small business closings: How will businesses bounce back?
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August 24, 2020
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which is best for you?
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Is now the best time for women to buy a house?
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July 8, 2020
Guide to Brex: The card for startups
Brex is a charge card that requires no personal guarantee…
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Age discrimination against women and long-term impact on financial security
As they age, women begin to encounter stepped-up discrimination in…
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A missing voice in financial services
The American financial system was not created for women, and…
May 20, 2020
How COVID-19 is possibly leading the cashless revolution
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Women and financial anxiety: How fear impacts financial independence
One of the keys to calming financial anxiety is understanding…
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