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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

7 Ways to Unlock Travel Rewards Without a Credit Card

7 Ways to Unlock Travel Rewards Without a Credit Card

Even if you don’t have a travel credit card, you can still find ways to save on your next trip. Airline and hotel loyalty programs offer a variety of different pathways to earn points or miles toward your next vacation. It’s how Shakeemah Smith, a travel influencer and

Got Free Checked Bags Via Your Credit Card? You Sure About That?

Got Free Checked Bags Via Your Credit Card? You Sure About That?

In a time of rising costs, travelers are looking to save. NerdWallet’s 2026 Summer Travel Report found that 89% of summer travelers are taking action to save money on travel costs, with 15% saying they plan to avoid checking bags. In addition to the points you can earn on

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

Survey: One in Three Americans With Credit Cards Say They Have Too Many

The ideal mix of credit cards looks different for everyone, so it can be tough to know how many cards are too many. Some people are ready to downsize their credit card lineup right now: One in three Americans with credit cards (33%) say they have too many, according to

As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help — But Choose (and Use) Wisely

As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help — But Choose (and Use) Wisely

Shortly after the war in Iran began in March 2026, gas prices in my area rose seemingly overnight by almost $1 per gallon. The increase was so sudden and dramatic that my husband felt compelled to text me after getting gas under the new prices: “Had my first tank fill-