Claire Tsosie

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How I Think About Money “Spend money on what matters most, and save the rest. Don't feel bad about it.”

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B.A. from University of California, Santa Cruz

Claire Tsosie is a managing editor for the Travel Rewards team at NerdWallet. She started her career on the credit cards team as a writer, then worked as an editor on New Markets. Her work has been featured by Forbes, USA Today and The Associated Press.

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American Express Platinum Review: Worth The Annual Fee?

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American Express Platinum Review: Worth The Annual Fee?

Sally French breaks down why people are willing to splurge on this card's high annual fee. The card gives you bonus points on certain flights and hotel stays, plus hundreds of dollars a year in credit for travel and shopping. For some travelers, those credits, bonus points and other benefits are worth far more than the card’s annual fee.

Claire's picks

There’s Just One Trick to Traveling Cheaply: Flexibility To fly for the lowest price, you should try searching without a specific destination or date in mind.

I Tested United’s New Starlink Wi-Fi. Here’s My Honest Review.

By Benjamin Din

Goodbye Chase Sapphire Reserve, Hello Capital One Venture X

By Craig Joseph

There’s Just One Trick to Traveling Cheaply: Flexibility To fly for the lowest price, you should try searching without a specific destination or date in mind.

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I Tested United’s New Starlink Wi-Fi. Here’s My Honest Review. Starlink was fast, but the speeds weren’t consistent. However, I’m still really excited for the rollout.

By Benjamin Din

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Goodbye Chase Sapphire Reserve, Hello Capital One Venture X I used to have eyes only for you, Chase Sapphire Reserve. But now I’m moving on.

By Craig Joseph

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