My favorite trip booked with Membership Rewards: Like a main character in Seattle
I spent six days in Seattle for $558, thanks to…
August 4, 2021
Expert Q&A Stories
Airline, hotel rewards devaluations boost cash back’s appeal
In recent years, many airlines and hotels have watered down…
August 2, 2021
Should you switch from the Amex Blue Cash Preferred to the Citi Custom Cash?
The Custom Cash doesn’t charge an annual fee but the…
July 30, 2021
What to do if credit repair service is not satisfactory
Many credit issues can be addressed by dealing directly with…
July 26, 2021
Booking with points cemented my preference for cash back
The pandemic made travel impossible for many, but as it…
July 23, 2021
Invest cash back: Tips for maximizing earnings
Getting a good cash back card and investing the rewards…
July 21, 2021
Stretching my rewards 10% further with the Chase Freedom Flex
The Chase Freedom Flex offers perks and incentives through cash…
July 16, 2021
Rewards for productions with purpose
How this Black- and female-owned production company leverages a strong…
July 14, 2021
My credit report was misused to qualify someone else
An FTC settlement with Vivint involved identity theft issues, with…
July 12, 2021
Should you switch from the Citi Double Cash to the Wells Fargo Active Cash?
The new Wells Fargo Active Cash Card is is a…
July 9, 2021
Do you earn rewards while traveling abroad?
Now that the travel is coming back, you may be…
July 7, 2021
Shaky footing on uncommon ground gives way to eventual success
The COVID-19 pandemic gave this business a run for its…
June 30, 2021
My credit report has an incorrect date of birth
A reader’s credit report incorrectly reflects his age and he…
June 28, 2021
My cash back credit card ‘dream team’
Cash back credit cards can help you avoid annual fees…
June 25, 2021
5 steps to build credit to qualify for a car loan
To get the best car loan rates, you need to…
June 25, 2021
Airline, hotel rewards devaluations boost cash back’s appeal
In recent years, many airlines and hotels have watered down…
August 2, 2021
What to do if credit repair service is not satisfactory
Many credit issues can be addressed by dealing directly with…
July 26, 2021
Invest cash back: Tips for maximizing earnings
Getting a good cash back card and investing the rewards…
July 21, 2021
Should you switch from the Citi Double Cash to the Wells Fargo Active Cash?
The new Wells Fargo Active Cash Card is is a…
July 9, 2021
My credit report has an incorrect date of birth
A reader’s credit report incorrectly reflects his age and he…
June 28, 2021
5 steps to build credit to qualify for a car loan
To get the best car loan rates, you need to…
June 25, 2021
New Citi Custom Cash Card: Best card for gas?
The new Citi Custom Cash Card recently launched with a…
June 18, 2021
Authorized user: My ex won’t remove me from card accounts
A reader doesn’t want to be an authorized user on…
June 14, 2021
How to book a trip to Thailand with your Amex Platinum Card
If you’ve been racking up Membership Rewards points using The…
June 1, 2021
I was charged for an online service I did not receive
The Fair Credit Billing Act provides recourse in case you…
May 31, 2021