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Paul Soucy

Paul Soucy has been the lead credit cards editor at NerdWallet since 2015. Prior to NerdWallet, he spent 15 years in newsrooms at USA Today and the Des Moines Register, then a decade as a freelance writer and editor specializing in personal finance topics. He was editor of the USA Today Weekly International Edition and won the highest award given by the ACES editing society. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Drake University and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Email: [email protected].

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Should I Put the Next Round on My Credit Card and Get the Points?

Paul Soucy
Dec. 6, 2019

When you’re thinking about putting something on your credit card to collect rewards points — whether it’s a round of drinks, a set of tires or a week’s worth of groceries…

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United Explorer Card Brings Back 65,000-Mile Bonus (Limited Time)

Paul Soucy
Nov. 7, 2019

For the third time in the past year, the United℠ Explorer Card is dangling a bigger, two-part sign-up bonus in front of potential applicants. Depending on how much you spend,…

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Discover’s 2020 Categories Mostly the Same as 2019’s

Paul Soucy
Nov. 1, 2019

Discover has announced its 5% bonus cash-back categories for all of 2020. They’re mostly the same as 2019’s categories, with a few tweaks. Several Discover credit cards earn 5% cash…

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How Much Is a Secured Credit Card Deposit?

Paul Soucy
Dec. 3, 2019

Secured credit cards are an option for many people with bad credit or no credit history who struggle to get approved for a regular credit card. That’s because these cards require…

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What Is an Unsecured Credit Card?

What Is an Unsecured Credit Card?

Paul Soucy
Dec. 3, 2019

An unsecured credit card is just another name for a “regular” credit card. Unsecured means that debt on the card is not backed or secured by collateral. All the lender has…

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Chase Freedom Unlimited Scraps 3% Rate in First Year

Chase Freedom Unlimited Scraps 3% Rate in First Year

Paul Soucy
Oct. 10, 2019

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® has ended its 3% cash-back experiment after six months and is going back to a traditional cash sign-up bonus. Learn More Chase’s popular cash-back card has…

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Delta Cards Add Big-Time Limited-Time Bonuses for October 2019

Paul Soucy
Sept. 30, 2019

» This offer has expired The offers described in this article have expired. See our details pages on the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express, Gold Delta SkyMiles®…

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NerdWallet’s Guide to Your First Credit Card

Paul Soucy
Dec. 12, 2019

Credit cards aren’t difficult to understand — but they can certainly seem so if you’ve never had one before. Our guide to your first credit card will help you get started. We’ll…

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Benefits of the Capital One Platinum

Paul Soucy
Dec. 12, 2019

The  isn’t a fancy credit card by any means. Learn More It doesn’t offer rewards or perks or even a low interest rate. What makes it such a popular card is…

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Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve

Paul Soucy
Dec. 12, 2019

The  is so loaded with benefits that its annual fee might be considered a bargain even at . Learn More benefits fall into three general categories: rewards points you earn by putting…

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