Ellen is a former credit card writer for NerdWallet. She covered personal finance issues for more than 20 years at Bloomberg and Bankrate.com.
» COVID-19 updates: Delta’s change and cancellation policies. Delta’s elite status policies. One of the largest airlines in North America and the world, Delta Air Lines operates hubs at eight U.S. airports: Atlanta,…
The saying goes that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” While that pertains to the weather, it may also apply to your personal finances…
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If you’ve traveled outside the United States, you’ve probably had this dining experience: When you finish a meal in a restaurant, your server brings a handheld credit card swiping device…
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» Masterpass is no longer offered As of mid-2020, Mastercard Masterpass transitioned to “Click to Pay,” a unified digital payments service jointly developed by Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.…
» Visa Checkout is no longer offered In 2020, Visa Checkout transitioned to “Click to Pay,” a unified digital payments service jointly developed by Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.…
Using a secured credit card can benefit your financial life. These cards require a deposit — usually $200 to $300 — which secures your line of credit with the card issuer. The issuer…
