Every Monday, we share with you the best nonstop flight deals of the week from nine major cities in the United States. Every Wednesday, we share a roundup of recommendations of travel destinations from well-versed travel writers and globally touring artists to continuously add to your travel bucket list. But none of this would be […]
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Looking for a Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Good Luck.
Credit card debt is rising, and shopping for a card with a lower interest rate can help you save money. But the challenge is finding one. Smaller banks and credit unions typically charge significantly lower interest rates on credit cards than the largest banks do — even among customers with top-notch credit, the Consumer Financial […]
Read MoreCredit Card Gurus Share Secrets For Big Rewards On Travel Spending
Not all of us are born into generational wealth. While people like Darrell Booker are out there helping educate people on how to achieve financial security and abundance, it’s ultimately up to each individual to read up on life hacks and budget tips to save more money. Financial literacy is our responsibility. If you’re reading […]
Read MoreCapital One Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Discover
The lender Capital One is in talks to acquire Discover Financial Services, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said, in a deal that would combine two of the largest credit card companies in the United States. The deal, which is not yet final, could be announced as soon as this week, said the people, […]
Read MoreHow Leading Travel Gurus Maximize Points On Everyday Purchases — A Guide
To quote fellow Uproxx writer Melanie Gordon, “It’s very rare that someone doesn’t want to travel.” The desire to embark on some sprawling, wild, worldly travels and meet a few of the billions of people who walk this planet surges through most people’s veins. When we’re not traveling though, it’s the mundanities and routines of […]
Read MoreStrategic Ways To Earn And Redeem Points For Travel In January 2024
We’re in the early days of 2024, which means we have a full year ahead of us for a whole lot of travel. After heading home to spend time with friends and family to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year at some of the hottest NYE parties and festivals, no one should […]
Read MoreThe Year in Opinion Video
Decades ago, the leaders of Britain launched a, frankly, incredible plan, to provide every kind of medical treatment to everyone free of charge. It had never been done on this scale under capitalism before, and Britain was broke. But with courage and vision, these politicians pulled it off. [INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING] The National Health Service […]
Read MoreCompanies Like Afterpay and Affirm May Put Americans At Risk For ‘Phantom Debt’
“Buy Now, Pay Later” loans are helping to fuel a record-setting holiday shopping season. Economists worry they could also be masking and exacerbating cracks in Americans’ financial well-being. The loans, which allow consumers to pay for purchases in installments, often interest-free, have soared in popularity because of high prices and interest rates. Retailers have used […]
Read MoreYour Rewards Card Isn’t as Rewarding as You Think
Earn 75,000 bonus miles! Double cash back! Free flights! Discounts galore! The enticements for credit card rewards programs promise fantasies. And for the privileged members who can convert taps of plastic into points, and those points into luxury, the process can feel like digital alchemy, or at least a delightful refutation of that adage about […]
Read MoreWhy Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer Accounts
The reasons vary, but the scene that plays out is almost always the same. Bank customers get a letter in the mail saying their institution is closing all of their checking and savings accounts. Their debit and credit cards are shuttered, too. The explanation, if there is one, usually lacks any useful detail. Or maybe […]
Read MoreWhat Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve will announce their latest decision on interest rates on Wednesday, after a series of increases squeezed the budgets of debt-laden Americans and rewarded those with money to stash in savings. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate, the federal funds rate, to a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent […]
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