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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

US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike, for now

US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike, for now

Large banks reported higher profits Tuesday, pointing to resilience among US businesses and customers despite spiking oil prices from the Middle East war. JPMorgan Chase notched gains across leading consumer and investment bank categories. CEO Jamie Dimon described the US economy as still healthy but facing an "increasingly complex

Goodbye, Spark Miles; Hello, Venture Business

The Capital One Spark Miles is no more. Starting today, it has a new name: Capital One Venture Business. Along with the updated moniker, the card added a few perks: * $50 annual travel credit via Capital One Business Travel. * $50 annual statement credit for qualifying software or advertising purchases. The

Consumer sentiment slides, but retail spending holds for now

Consumer sentiment slides, but retail spending holds for now Retail and e-commerce are entering a fragile phase as they head into peak planning. Consumer sentiment is falling again, but the implications for the industry are more complex than a single headline suggests. Beneath the surface, spending remains unevenly resilient,

What Travel Sports Really Cost Families — and How to Budget for It

What Travel Sports Really Cost Families — and How to Budget for It

Millions of kids are playing organized sports in the U.S. About 27 million participated in 2022 and 2023 combined, according to the Aspen Institute's Project Play survey. Roughly 1 in 5 of those kids is competing in travel sports, where the commitment — and the cost — goes well

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