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5 reasons the Capital One Savor has become my go-to card for everyday spending

By Holly Johnson | Updated on September 4, 2025

Whether I'm dining out, grabbing groceries, or streaming my favorite shows, the Savor card delivers rewards that fit seamlessly into my...

Start now: Credit card strategies to boost rewards for a fall break getaway

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on August 28, 2025

Fall travel offers some of the year's best experiences like stunning foliage, fewer crowds, and often lower prices. But here's what...

6 reasons to get a credit card in college (and 3 reasons to think twice)

By Holly Johnson | Updated on August 27, 2025

When it comes to building credit, it's hard to beat the convenience and utility of credit cards. This is especially true...

Last-minute travel savings: How to save with your credit card

By John Schmoll | Updated on August 25, 2025

Fortunately, a rewards credit card can help in such situations. “Surprisingly, if the plane is not full, airlines will release award...

Back-to-school shopping’s growing effect on credit card debt and how to avoid it

By Richard Barrington | Updated on August 18, 2025

August is a hot month for credit card spending. Historically, it’s been one of the biggest months for taking on credit...

Back-to-school shopping: How to use credit card rewards to cut costs

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on August 14, 2025

Back-to-school shopping season represents one of the biggest spending moments of the year for many families. Between expenses like school supplies,...

Essential credit card alerts for better money management

By Natasha Etzel | Updated on August 13, 2025

Learning how to manage your credit card usage is essential. Do you want to simplify managing your credit cards? Most credit...

Can zero-based budgeting help you avoid carrying a credit card balance?

By Jake Safane | Updated on August 11, 2025

Maybe your work hours get cut or you lose your job, so the paycheck you were banking on to cover your...

Elevate your travels: The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card’s generous points offer awaits

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on September 4, 2025

For a limited time, cardholders can earn 165,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from...

Would you trust your credit card with an AI shopper?

By Geoff Williams | Updated on August 6, 2025

The very idea of handing over a credit card to an AI shopper and letting it buy stuff for you sounds,...

Credit card rewards under scrutiny: Does it make sense to cash in your rewards right away?

By Holly Johnson | Updated on August 6, 2025

What's the best way to redeem credit card rewards? That really depends on who you ask.

Easy ways travel credit cards can save you money on every trip

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on July 29, 2025

Below are some of the smartest ways a travel credit card can help you save, both before your trip starts and...

Why I’ll never get rid of my Capital One Venture X card

By Holly Johnson | Updated on September 2, 2025

But, when my Capital One Venture X renewed about a month ago, I thought about it for a while and decided...

The travel credit card perk that saves me hundreds each year: Free checked bags

By Holly Johnson | Updated on August 19, 2025

But, some credit card benefits are more important to me than others, mostly because they actually help me save money. And...

Credit card tips for international travel

By John Schmoll | Updated on July 22, 2025

Although it's not as common today, you may want to consider notifying your credit card company that you're traveling. The last...