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Increasingly, Banks Competing for Consumer Loyalty
Banks want your loyalty, and increasingly they’re willing to pay for it. Bank of America announced this week that it will begin paying its credit cardholders a 10% bonus on rewards points when they...
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4 Credit Cards to Help You Save on Gas
Just when it looked like we might be getting a break on gas prices, they start creeping up again. Here’s the latest on credit cards that will help you save money at the gas pump. And remember, no...
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New Capital One Cash Credit Card Replaces Popular Card
The Capital One Cash card launched a few weeks ago. I did a review of the card and there’s a lot to like about it. You get 1 percent rewards on everything, plus an annual 50 percent bonus on the...
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The Best Credit Cards in America: Airline Miles and Low Interest
Welcome to the third installment of The Best Credit Cards in America. In this edition, I’m giving awards for the Best Airline Miles Credit Card and the Best Low Interest Credit Card in America. The...
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Review: Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card From American Express
When it comes to travel rewards credit cards, I tend to like the general cards that allow you to earn miles on a variety of airlines. But if you travel on a specific airline most of the time, using an...
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Are 2 Rewards Cards Better Than 1?
It’s human nature to be attracted to a rewards credit card that offers a large sign-up bonus. You spend a certain amount of money within a specified period of time—three months is common—and you get...
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Why a Rewards Credit Card Might Not Be Right for You
Since the end of the recession, millions of consumers have tried to get a toe back in the water when it comes to dealing with their credit cards, and the way in which many may choose to do so is...
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Travel Rewards Credit Cards Are Taking Off
These days, many consumers are looking for ways to increase the value of their credit card accounts in various ways, and one method that has grown increasingly popular is the use of these cards to rack...
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Is Using Your Credit Card to Save on Gas Smart?
These days, the cost for a gallon of gas is well above $4 per gallon in many parts of the country, and that’s having a significant negative impact on consumers’ family budgets. However, using certain...
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5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Help You Save on Summer Travel
If you’re looking to drive down the costs of a vacation, it may be time to whip out your credit card or, perhaps, even apply for a new one. A great travel rewards card provides several ways to save,...
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The Downside of Having a Store Credit Card
These days, more retailers are increasing the number of credit cards they offer to shoppers, and simultaneously boosting the value of these accounts through various perks. Consumers might be used to...
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Smaller Lenders Struggling to Offer Rewards Programs
While many credit card issuers have been significantly boosting the value of the rewards programs they offers to consumers in recent months, largely due to increasing interest in borrowing, smaller...
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The Credit Card That Helps You Save for College Just Got a Boost
Sallie Mae unveiled a rebooted version of its popular Upromise World MasterCard on Wednesday, following Barclaycard’s purchase of the portfolio from Bank of America. The credit card, primarily targeted...
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Citi Expanding Rewards Offerings This Year
Consumers who have rewards credit cards issued by one of the nation’s top lenders will be able to enjoy more perks with the points they rack up this year. Consumers who have Citi ThankYou rewards cards...
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The Rewards Card Catch Everyone Forgets: Annual Fees
When consumers are on the lookout for new credit card offers, they may be enticed by those for rewards accounts, which can give them some small benefits for their everyday spending habits. But one...
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Olympics-Bound? Snag Some Credit Card Perks
As the first groups of Olympic athletes make their way to London this week, the tourists are soon to follow. According to the official site for the London Olympics, 11 million ticketholders will be at...
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The Credit Card Rewards Guide for Back-to-School Shoppers
As back-to-school shopping season rolls in, the credit cards are getting pulled out of parents’ wallets as they spring for all of the necessities. The National Retail Federation recently reported that...
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How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards at Restaurants
Enjoying a meal at a restaurant can be a luxury for the frugal while it is a necessity for those who travel for business or pleasure. And while many profess the need to save money on dining by skipping...
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The Best Credit Cards in America series’ latest installment revolved around consumers’ best options for airline rewards. We sat down with Jason Steele, the man behind the rankings who is also a bit of...
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Rewards Credit Card Marketing Gets Closer Look
Today, many of the nation’s largest credit card lenders are increasing the value of their various offers, including on rewards cards. However, an independent advertising body recently ruled that one...
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