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Do all purchases count when racking up rewards?

If you're looking to pay certain bills to get more…

December 10, 2020

Paying a utility bill on a rewards card to earn points

If you pay off your credit card balance in full…

December 8, 2020

Should I sell my frequent flyer miles to an online miles broker?

Selling miles comes with risks and is not allowed by…

December 7, 2020

How to dispose of metal credit cards

When kitchen scissors and shredders just won't cut it, there…

March 31, 2020

Costco Anywhere Visa: What are eligible travel purchases?

If you're unsure how a purchase will be categorized, look…

March 17, 2020

Joint Costco memberships: Can we also share the Costco Citi card?

It's possible to share the Costco Anywhere Visa by Citi…

March 10, 2020

Coronavirus and credit card travel insurance: What you need to know

Most credit cards aren't offering relief when it comes to…

March 3, 2020

How to get into the new American Express airport lounges

Four new Centurion lounges will open this year, so now…

February 25, 2020

American/Alaska alliance: Is it time to get an Alaska Airlines credit card?

Using credit cards that are associated with airlines you frequently…

February 18, 2020

Chase Q1 2020 rotating categories: Are they worth it?

From January through the end of March, Chase's categories include…

January 28, 2020

Chase Sapphire Reserve: Is it worth it?

While the annual fee is high, if you travel often…

January 14, 2020

Returning a gift? Consider the effect on rewards points

To prevent users from gaming the system, credit card issuers…

January 7, 2020

Weighing the value of special card rewards deals

Keeping up with card deals can be overwhelming. You might…

December 31, 2019

Using gift cards to amass rewards points

Prepaid gift cards can be helpful in your rewards earning…

December 24, 2019