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Sara Rathner

How to Earn Credit Card Rewards Without Making It a Part-Time Job

There are those who relish the challenge of keeping up with credit card perks — the monthly statement credits for certain purchases, the point transfers to airline and hotel partners, and the hunt for an airport lounge that lets you in. Then, there’s everyone else: busy, tired and bogged down

How to Save Money With Credit Cards When Prices Are High

How to Save Money With Credit Cards When Prices Are High

With annual inflation up to 3.3% in March 2026 largely due to gas prices, consumers are feeling pinched — and pessimistic. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations (also from March), 35.9% of households are expecting a worse financial situation a year

Premium Credit Cards in Smaller Cities: How to Make the Math Work

Premium Credit Cards in Smaller Cities: How to Make the Math Work

High-end credit cards are increasingly embracing “lifestyle” perks, such as entry into exclusive events, credits toward pricey hotels and fancy gyms, even memberships to a chain of medical practices that offer same-day appointments. When you live in a major city with access to merchants that partner with credit