Millennial Money: How credit can beat buy now, pay later
At first glance, a “buy now, pay later” plan’s promise of no interest or upfront fees can seem more appealing than a credit card’s terms. Dividing a transaction into, say, a…
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6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season
Get your wallet ready — it’s that time again with the holidays right around the corner. An estimated 91% of Americans will celebrate in some form this holiday season, a…
8 times you’re using the wrong credit card
There’s no such thing as a universal best credit card. The right card for you depends on your lifestyle, your goals and your credit history. For instance, if you’re looking…
In your debt: 3 times debt can be a helpful tool
By SARA RATHNER - NerdWallet
In some corners of the personal finance advice world, getting into debt is just about the worst thing you can do. And yes,…
Liz Weston: 3 lessons I wish I’d learned sooner about travel
Almost every trip teaches me something about myself, the world and what not to do next time. Here are three hard-won travel lessons that may help you learn from my…
Cashless and flightless, Russian tourists stuck in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of Russian tourists are stranded…
How to score points in the credit game
— Paying late — the impact is large and lasting.— Closing credit cards — it can reduce your overall credit limit and the length of your credit history.— Applying for a lot of credit at once…
As merchants complain of Visa’s high swipe fees, experts weigh in on the…
Americans are increasingly using plastic to spend their money, enabling Visa to grow its dominance in the credit and debit card space.People in the U.S. spent $6.7 trillion through credit…