What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?
When you buy something with a credit card, the merchant pays a fee in order to accept that payment. Several parties get a cut of that fee, including the bank…
Kimberly Palmer
Kimberly Palmer is a credit card and personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She has been featured on the "Today" show and in The New York Times. She recently spoke at FinCon 2019, a national personal finance conference. She is also the author of three books about money: "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," "The Economy of You" and “Generation Earn.” Previously, she was a money editor at U.S. News & World Report and AARP. She’s always looking for new ways to teach her three kids about how to be smart with money. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @KimberlyPalmer.
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Citi Flex Pay Allows Monthly Payments on Big Amazon Purchases
If you have a Citi credit card and shop on Amazon, you now have a new way to pay, via Citi Flex Pay on Amazon. With this feature, for qualifying…
New Grand Reserve World Mastercard Pairs Well With Wine Lovers
Even as travel plans and restaurant dining wither amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still buying a lot of wine to drink at home. “Consumers have spent much more on…
How to Increase Your Chances of Credit Card Approval
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s harder to get approved for a credit card, but you can strengthen your chances by focusing on your credit scores.
Today’s Definition of Financial Adulthood Is More Flexible Than Ever
The financial milestones of adulthood used to be pretty clear-cut: 30-somethings were expected to get married, buy a home and have children. In fact, when the popular TV show “thirtysomething”…
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…
Make the Most of These Store Cards During a Crisis
If your spending habits were radically altered by the coronavirus, your current go-to credit card may no longer be optimized to give you the best rewards. Travel, gas and restaurant…
0% Intro APR Credit Cards Help in a Crisis, but Mind the Details
In a financial crisis like the one caused by the coronavirus, some consumers may turn to credit cards offering 0% introductory APRs to help get them through to the other…
Camp’s Closed: A Path to Getting Your Deposit Back
With the coronavirus pandemic leading to summer camp cancellations, many parents are wondering: How do I get my deposit back? The answer might depend on the camp’s policy, as well…
5 Questions to Ask Before Canceling Your Travel Credit Card
If you applied for a new travel credit card with big plans to use it for a now-canceled trip, you might be wondering: Should I also cancel that card? The…
