Vacation Bliss May Be Hiding in Forgotten Rewards Points
Forgotten credit card rewards points and frequent flyer miles can make a summer trip possible when you thought you might be stuck at home.
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Credit Card Rewards: Don't Let Good Points Go Bad
Most people have credit card rewards points, but few people know how to use them, says Brian Kelly, whose blog thepointsguy.com helps people make the most of rewards programs.
What Happens to Your Credit Card Reward Points When You Die?
Many people spend their whole lives building up credit card rewards points, but can you leave them to your loved ones in your will?
How He Earned 4 Million Airline Miles by Buying Dollar Coins
Rewards cards can be a great way to earn free cash -- if you use them correctly. Brad Wilson, founder of deal site BradsDeals, took that idea to its logical extreme, raking in millions of points for free, and now he's sharing his techniques with us.
Never Buy Gift Cards at Full Price: 7 Places to Find Them Cheaper
As the holiday shopping season speeds toward its finale, millions of shoppers will give up on finding "perfect gifts" and instead buy gift cards. That's actually a great idea: Lots of people love gift cards. What is not a good idea is paying face value for them when discounts can be found all over.
The Downside of Credit Unions
Credit union membership is at an all-time high, thanks to our rising disillusionment with traditional banks. Banks, after all, are run by executives aiming to enrich stockholders, while credit unions are owned by, and run for the benefit of, their members. But that doesn't mean credit unions are right for everyone.
How You Can Take Advantage of the Fed's Low Interest Rate Plans
To keep interest rates at rock-bottom lows and boost the economy, the Federal Reserve is buying $40 billion a month in mortgage-backed securities, and it'll keep buying them for as long as it takes to get the economy back on track. Here's how that plan should affect your personal economy.
Boost Your Holiday Shopping Power With Plastic. Yes, Plastic.
Holiday shopping season kicks off next week with Black Friday's big sales, but you don't fight through the throngs to snag savings: Here are four ways the best shopping rewards credit cards can save you a small fortune.
Slash Your Holiday Gift Bill By Tapping Credit Card Rewards
If you're looking for a way to save on gifts this holiday season, you might want to tap your credit card. No, not by charging up a big fat bill -- but by maximizing your rewards points. Here are six ways to do just that and in turn, stretch your gift-giving budget.
Credit Card Horror Tales: 5 Ways Bad Plastic Kills Your Finances
The credit card market remains plagued by cards built to kill your savings, despite the consumer-friendly reforms of the CARD Act and record-low interest rates for most loans. Here are the five most common ways the worst credit cards prey on unsuspecting consumers.
The Best Rewards Cards You've Never Heard Of
Looking for a credit card that pays better rewards: You may be shopping in the wrong place. Rewards offered by traditional credit cards have been shrinking. Yet there is a certain class that offers consumers a better deal.
How I Turned $75 Into $450
In 20 years of credit card use, I'd never paid an annual fee. It was a hard and fast rule, like paying my bills on time and never carrying a balance. But a month ago, I got an offer I couldn't refuse: 6% cash back on groceries, and 3% on gas. The catch: This upgrade would carry a $75 annual fee.
3 Ways to Get More Back From Your Plastic
Credit cards can destroy your financial life, if you're not careful. But choose the right one -- a card that fits with how you spend your money and what you like as a reward -- pay your balance in full each month, and you can turn ordinary, necessary expenditures into real life-enhancers.
How to Earn, Use Your Credit Card Rewards
If you've been racking up credit card rewards, summer is the perfect time to use them. In fact, a new survey suggests that more Americans plan to do just that -- cashing in their credit card rewards as a money-savvy way to enjoy everything from quick weekend getaways to extended overseas vacations -- during the summer months.