I Paid Off My Credit Card Debt … Now What?
Cutting up your credit cards may not be a smart move, but starting an emergency fund is. While you’re at it, see if you can improve your existing plastic.
Erin Hurd
Erin is a travel rewards expert at NerdWallet. Her work has been featured in many financial publications, including International Living, The Daily Reckoning, Personal Finance and FinanceBuzz. She's passionate about harnessing the power of credit card and loyalty rewards to travel the world. When she's not writing, she's planning her next adventure for her family of four using points and miles. She has helped to lead Award Travel 101™, a large social media group dedicated to award travel, and she thrives on teaching others how to use points and miles to take dream trips. Email: [email protected]
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New U.S. Bank Altitude Go Card Sweetens Its Sign-up Bonus
The starter course for U.S. Bank’s new foodie-focused credit card just got more filling. Two months after its debut, the is sweetening its sign-up bonus — and among other -annual-fee cards,…
U.S. Bank Altitude Go vs. Capital One Savor: Most Should Go With Go
The and the are both great cards for foodies, with each boasting an outstanding 4X back on dining purchases, along with solid rates at grocery stores to boot. But unless…
Is a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? Here’s How to Tell
Walk through an airport, step into a bank or just fire up your browser and you’ll likely be met with alluring offers for credit cards with seemingly too-good-to-be-true bonuses. Thousands…
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards Boost Sign-up Bonuses
Marriott enthusiasts who are looking for a new credit card, take note: As of July 23, 2020, two popular Marriott Bonvoy co-branded cards are sweetening their incentives. The following cards…
6 Credit Card Scams and How to Avoid Them
Knowing what to watch out for can help keep your money and your data safe. Here are six common credit card scams you should know about.
JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program: The Complete Guide
» COVID-19 updates: JetBlue’s change and cancellation policies. JetBlue’s elite status policies. JetBlue Airways is known for its affordable fares and frequent flights to beach destinations. From its early focus on…
5 Things to Know About the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Card
If you’re a foodie and you’re looking for a fee-free rewards credit card, the may be the creme de la creme. The card — introduced in June 2020 — features unrivaled…
Bank of America Adds Limited-Time Dining, Grocery Perks on Travel Cards
Bank of America® has some good news for people who carry its travel credit cards but aren’t traveling right now (or for the foreseeable future) because of COVID-19. From now…
Apple Card Expands Interest-Free Financing to Macs, iPads and More
The Apple Card is now offering interest-free financing options on more than just iPhones. Previously, along with rich rewards via Apple Pay, the card also featured the ability to finance iPhones at…
