Key takeaways Paying off wedding debt early on in a marriage is crucial for reducing stress and building a strong foundation for the relationship. Monetary wedding gifts, the debt snowball or avalanche methods, balance transfer credit cards and debt consolidation loans can be tools to pay off wedding debt. Open…
Key takeaways The CFPB allows consumers to file complaints about unfair, deceptive or abusive financial practices across products like bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages, debt collection and student loans. While you don’t have to contact the offending company first, doing so may resolve the issue more quickly and save you…
Key takeaways If you’re looking for a premium travel credit card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card should be at the top of your list. These cards have numerous benefits in common, including annual statement credit offers, airport…
Key takeaways The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card both earn valuable American Express Membership Rewards, but their benefits are tailored to suit different lifestyles. The Gold card is ideal for foodies, offering various dining credits and boosted earnings rates on purchases at restaurants and…
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Key takeaways The American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express let cardholders earn valuable Membership Rewards points in categories common to many businesses. The Amex Business Gold may be a better choice if you plan to use it for…
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Key takeaways Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. It represents the paid-off portion of your home — the amount you own outright. Your home equity can increase through making mortgage payments and home improvements, or as local property…
Key takeaways The American Express Business Platinum Card offers a variety of benefits such as travel perks, insurance, and business statement credits, making it a valuable choice for small business owners despite its high annual fee. The card’s earning rates are not as impressive as other premium business cards. Make…
Key takeaways Airport lounge access is an especially desirable perk, and several premium travel rewards credit cards come with this benefit. However, most of these cards limit the number of guests you can bring into the lounge with you — and some don’t extend lounge privileges to guests at all.…
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Key takeaways Both the Discover it® Secured Credit Card and the Petal® 1 “No Annual Fee” Visa® Credit Card are solid cards for building credit. With the Discover it® Secured Credit Card, you can earn cash back on every purchase. On the other hand, the Petal 1 card…
Key takeaways According to recent valuations from Bankrate, Hilton Honors points are worth approximately 0.6 cents each. This means 100,000 Hilton Honors points have an average value of $600. You can get more value from your Hilton rewards with a few different strategies, including the hotel program’s 5th night free…
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Americans who are underwater on their car loans owe record amounts, and lenders are repossessing vehicles at a rate not seen since 2009. Those are symptoms, not the cause. And the most concerning symptom might be rising auto loan delinquency rates. They’re at a 15-year high among borrowers who are…
Key takeaways Even if you have a lower credit score, banks, credit unions, online lenders and dealerships may lend to you. It’s important to shop around and compare offers from different lenders to find the best deal for your situation. Dealer financing from subprime auto lots or buy here, pay…
This page was originally published in late 2024 and reflects the author’s experiences and financial decisions during that time. The rest of the article has since been updated. Key takeaways Capital One has opened a line of coffee shops called Capital One Cafés. These shops offer the usual food, drinks…
The perfect credit card looks different for everyone. For me, it would have unlimited airport lounge access, 5 percent travel rewards on every purchase and a $300 annual travel credit along with some extra perks and benefits to sweeten the deal. Oh, and no annual fee. Any credit card expert…
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