Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities. We also use rewards for airline tickets, hotel rooms and airport lounge access. We’re in good company. Most Americans have at least one rewards card, and nearly half of rewards cardholders are using their perks to help offset rising inflation, according…
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 percent of Americans will celebrate in some form this holiday season, a November report from the National Retail Federation shows. And for most people, celebration means spending. According to a September study by the Deloitte Center for Industry…
7 Credit Card Moves to Stretch Your Budget
As prices on goods and services soar, every bit of value squeezed from credit cards helps. Perhaps paying an annual fee became less appetizing. Maybe you scaled back expenses in certain categories a credit card once rewarded, or you’re seeking opportunities to save with your credit cards. When you aren’t focused on debt and are…
The Best Airlines for Holiday Travel on Points
If you’re seeing Halloween decorations at the store, you should take that as a sign the holiday travel season is just around the corner. Cue the expensive flights! If you’re relying on points and miles to cover the cost, you might want to consider whether booking award flights for the holidays is the best use…
UK Government Pilots App That Rewards Healthy Habits
The British government is piloting a new app that will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, theme park passes, and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more. The town of Wolverhampton was chosen for the pilot because of its population’s major weight issues. A 2014 survey estimated that 70 percent of…
Raise Them to Become Great Adults
Dear Dave, Why do you seem to put so much emphasis on teaching young children about money? Isn’t there time for that later when they’re older? Cyndi Dear Cyndi, I firmly believe that one of the best ways you can make sure your kids are ready to face adulthood when the time comes is…
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