Sarah Hostetler is a freelance writer and has been featured on Million Mile Secrets and The Points Guy. She covers topics on points and miles, credit cards, airlines, hotels, and general travel.
Depending on the size of your debt, you could save thousands of dollars by eliminating high-interest credit card balances with a debt consolidation loan.
Whether you have excellent credit and are looking for a low APR or you exhausted your federal student loan options, a private student loan could be a fit.
Few cards offer such perfect award categories for everyday spending while giving you the ability to transfer rewards to airlines and hotels for free travel.
The Total Visa credit card may be a necessary evil to overcome the messy credit history you’ve accumulated. Close it as soon as it’s served its purpose.
Whether you’ve got unexpected medical bills, you want to go back to school, or you want to consolidate your debt, a personal loan can revolutionize your life.
The Amex Hilton Card offers a bonus worth far more than its competitors—and it unlocks a perk that can save you tens of thousands of points on a single stay.
Opening the best rewards credit cards can mean hundreds of dollars in cash back each year, free travel, discounts at your favorite restaurants, and more.
Disney lovers can get real value from the Disney Visa Card. The card’s undoing comes from the fact that Chase issues another, far more valuable Disney card.
It can be time-consuming and daunting to sift through the (seemingly endless) possibilities to find the best auto refinance lender for you. We’ve narrowed down the options to help you make the best choice.
Whether the lion’s share of your spending is on dining, groceries, gas, or online shopping, we’ve identified the best cash back credit cards for your style.
Built into the Milestone Mastercard® are traps that those new to credit (or with poor credit habits) may easily spring. Sky-high fees and interest rates make it dangerous.
The Amex Delta Reserve’s $550 annual fee is one of the easiest to justify for Delta flyers. You’ll save more than $1,000 each year with a bit of strategy.
The Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card is a beginner credit card that offers a respectable return on spending and benefits like free Uber One membership (for a limited time).
These cards both come with astonishing welcome bonuses. And with some strategy, you can even transfer them to airline and hotel programs for free travel.
Whether you’re interested in cash back or travel rewards, either card can be a powerful tool in your financial utility belt — but one is the clear winner.
If you’re having trouble paying off high credit card balances, opening the Citi Diamond Preferred card could be one of the best financial decisions you can make.
The Citi Simplicity® Card could save you thousands of dollars if you’re struggling with a high credit card APR. Learn more in our Citi Simplicity Card review.
The Public app has a lot going for it, but experienced investors will be underwhelmed. And that’s OK—Public doesn’t claim to be the most well-rounded choice.
The type of Visa credit card you have is meaningful. The higher the tier, the more valuable your benefits might be, such as travel insurance, discounts, and purchase protection.
Endeavor to keep your credit utilization below 30%. That’s the key to harnessing the “amounts owed” component of your credit score and keeping your credit healthy.
A fair credit score isn’t sufficient to thrive in the world of credit. Let’s look at what you can expect with such a score as well as some ways to increase it.
Knowing your credit score can help you to understand realistic options when it comes to applying for credit cards—and even spot things like fraudulent activity.
Don’t feel like you must plan the same Caribbean spring break trip as everyone else. Plenty of destinations have just as much beauty and adventure, but without overtourism.
If you’ve got a good relationship with your bank due to on-time payments and routinely low credit card balances, you’re justified in asking for a credit line increase.
Defaulting on a credit card is one of the worst things you can do for your credit. Here’s how to avoid it—and what to do if you’re already experiencing default.
Credit card skimmers come in all shapes. Sometimes they’re false keypads or card slot attachments. With a bit of diligence, you can avoid them nearly every time.
The Southwest Plus Card is good for those that fly Southwest once or twice per year—and it can fast-track you to one of the undisputed best deals in travel.
The best action step to avoid credit card fraud is simply to be skeptical of everything. Refuse to let yourself become complacent when it comes to credit cards.
Signing the back of your credit card was once helpful to prevent fraud, but that’s not the case not anymore. However, merchants can decline your card if it’s not signed.