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Gregory Karp

Gregory Karp is a credit cards expert for NerdWallet. He has been a newspaper reporter and editor, authored two personal finance books and created the Spending Smart syndicated newspaper column, which ran from 2003 to 2014. He previously was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune, covering consumer issues, airlines, retail and other business news topics. He has been quoted as a guest expert on all media platforms — from TV, newspapers and magazines to podcasts and blogs — and he has spoken on panels at national conferences. He has won numerous awards, including national recognition from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Email: [email protected].

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5 Things to Know About the Hotels.com Rewards Visa Credit Card

Gregory Karp
Jan. 26, 2021

The Hotels.com Rewards Visa from Wells Fargo offers decent rewards value for your spending, coupled with an annual fee of $0 and the flexibility of not being tied to one…

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What COVID-Related Credit Card Help Is Available in 2021?

Gregory Karp
Jan. 7, 2021

 

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10 Money Insights From 25 Years of Financial Writing

Gregory Karp
Dec. 11, 2020

The importance of money has less to do with affording the newest iPhone or measuring career success, and far more to do with the core of being human: freedom, ego,…

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Chase Boosts Sign-Up Bonuses for Southwest Credit Cards

Gregory Karp
Dec. 1, 2020

Chase has increased sign-up bonuses for its Southwest Airlines consumer credit cards to a possible 80,000 points. And for four months, it will sweeten its rewards rate on Southwest purchases.…

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New AmEx Platinum Welcome Offer: 75K Points, 10X Back at U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Gas Stations

Gregory Karp
Nov. 12, 2020

, the issuer’s popular luxury travel card, is raising its welcome offer for new cardholders to 75,000 points and will give sky-high 10X rewards on spending in two useful non-travel…

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Chase Raises Sign-up Bonuses on Ink Business Credit Cards

Chase Raises Sign-up Bonuses on Ink Business Credit Cards

Gregory Karp
Nov. 10, 2020

Chase is hiking sign-up bonuses on two of its popular Ink-branded business credit cards to $750 in cash back. However, it is requiring more spending before new cardholders can earn…

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Can I Get Preapproved for a Credit Card?

Can I Get Preapproved for a Credit Card?

Gregory Karp
Nov. 3, 2020

Preapproval is uncommon, but you might be able to get “pre-qualified,” which is like a soft yes.

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When a 1.5% Cash-Back Credit Card Beats a 2% Cash-Back Credit Card

Gregory Karp
Oct. 22, 2020

In comparing flat-rate cash-back credit cards, the decision seems easy: Pick the card with the highest rate of cash back. A credit card with 2% cash back or more beats…

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Chase Sapphire Cards Boost Grocery Rewards for 6 Months

Gregory Karp
Oct. 20, 2020

Grocery spending will soon be getting a lot more rewarding on Chase’s popular Sapphire-branded travel credit cards. Starting Nov. 1, 2020, and running for six months, the and the  will…

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AmEx Gold Card Boosts Welcome Offer to 60,000 Points

AmEx Gold Boosts Bonus Offer to 60K; Airline Fee Credit Will End After 2021

Gregory Karp
Oct. 16, 2020

American Express is giving new  cardholders an opportunity to snag a richer welcome offer. New applicants can now earn the following bonus: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on…

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