Caitlin Mims

Editor & Content Strategist

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credit scores

How I Think About Money“Traveling doesn't have to ruin your budget. The right combination of credit cards can help you save money, and maybe even splurge a little, without sacrificing your future financial goals. ”

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40+Articles Written

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CreditCards.com
Bankrate

Education

B.A. in English from Dallas Baptist University

Caitlin Mims is an editor covering credit cards and travel rewards. Before joining NerdWallet, she was an editor at CreditCards.com and Bankrate. Caitlin has written about personal finance for nine years and has also covered credit scores, retirement planning and the financial challenges women face.

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Where to Go Next? Try a ‘Second City’Less interested in visiting the most popular cities this year? Here are some alternative destinations.

By Sally French

As Midtier Airline Cards Move to 3-Digit Fees, Are The Perks Worth It?

By Sara Rathner

Travel

Where to Go Next? Try a ‘Second City’Less interested in visiting the most popular cities this year? Here are some alternative destinations.

By Sally French

As Midtier Airline Cards Move to 3-Digit Fees, Are The Perks Worth It?Midmarket cards from major airlines are adding benefits, but hiking fees to around $150 a year. Not everyone can so easily offset the new going rate anymore.

By Sara Rathner

Travel

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