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Rachel is a writer and ghostwriter within the personal finance community, a FinCon 2018 scholarship recipient and the creator of the website Budgets & Kale.

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How Points Can Offset Empty Nest Travel Costs

Rachel Smith
Aug. 27, 2021

You did it: Your kids are grown and have begun their lives away from home. And now here you are with free time to explore something new, try a new…

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4 Simple Ways Retirees Can Earn Travel Rewards

Rachel Smith
Dec. 9, 2021

With no day job to return to each week, retired life is all about free time and relaxation. And many retirees take advantage of their newfound flexibility to travel more.…

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4 Ways College Students Can Earn Travel Rewards

Rachel Smith
Dec. 14, 2018

College students at four-year public universities spend on average $17,500 each year for tuition, fees and room and board, according to estimates provided by the National Center for Education Statistics…

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4 Simple Ways Parents Can Budget for Their Teens — And Earn Travel Rewards

Rachel Smith
May 19, 2022

Teenagers. They’re seemingly close to adulthood, yet still far from monetary independence. So what are parents to do when it comes to finances? To credit cards and the subsequent rewards…

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Why Flexible Travelers Love the Bank of America® Rewards Card

Rachel Smith
Nov. 3, 2021

If you’re a traveler who has thought about getting into travel rewards but feels limited by restrictions, the might change your mind. This card is great for the flexible traveler…

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Why the American Express Platinum Card Is Great for High-End Travelers

Rachel Smith
Dec. 4, 2018

For some, travel is simply a means to an end destination. But for others, travel is an entire experience all its own. These travelers have a preference for additional space and…

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Do Rental Car Companies Charge You to Earn Partner Airline Bonus Points?

Rachel Smith
Dec. 4, 2018

Often, travel rewards programs will have partner programs that allow you to earn bonus points. But when it comes to rental car companies that partner with U.S.-based airlines, customers sometimes…

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8 Major Hotel Chains With Free Breakfast

Rachel Smith
April 20, 2022

Free breakfast in a hotel is convenient but often comes at a price. Yet there are ways to get free breakfast at nearly any major hotel chain in the U.S., such…

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Card Perk: Purchase Protection with Marriott Premier Plus Rewards Card

Rachel Smith
Nov. 20, 2018

Have you ever bought an item only to have it break a week later? Not in the, “Wow, that was terribly made” kind of way, but in the “Oops, it…

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Fly Semiprivate for $50+ One Way With JetSuiteX

Rachel Smith
Nov. 9, 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to fly in a semiprivate airline, now is a great time to cross something off your bucket list: JetSuiteX has a fare deal running through Nov.…

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