
What to Know About Chase’s Policy on ‘Cash-Like Transactions’
Such transactions can trigger fees and disqualify the purchase from earning rewards.


Such transactions can trigger fees and disqualify the purchase from earning rewards.


With some extra steps — like an inventory of your wallet, a chat with your issuer, and a willingness to track and stack — you can squeeze more value from points and miles.


The program's two possible options — Citi Flex Loan and Citi Flex Pay — offer additional ways to tap your credit card's line of credit.


The American Express Platinum Card comes in different flavors. Here's what you need to know about the Schwab version.


Costly cash advances are no longer the only option for tapping into your available credit. But there are drawbacks to be aware of.


Just as there are endless selections at the site, Amazon offers many credit cards across several issuers, each with different features. Here's a breakdown.


This rewards program gets high marks from travelers for its relatively high potential point values and its flexible redemption options — including some top-notch transfer partners.


Citi ThankYou points are versatile and can be redeemed multiple ways — but not all options offer the same value per point.


Wells Fargo Rewards are easy to earn with a Wells Fargo credit card, and equally easy to redeem toward a statement credit, travel or even cold, hard cash.


Both are solid choices, but the Chase Sapphire Preferred boasts potentially higher point values and robust travel protections.


To get the most out of Capital One Miles, you'll want to use them for travel.


The card offers an intro 0% APR and flexible rewards redemptions, but earning potential drops after six months.



Buying Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies with a credit card is possible, but it can be difficult and inadvisable.


This benefit acts as a kind of insurance against theft or damage for a period of time after you buy something.


There may be no need to buy a retailer's expensive service plan. You may already have similar coverage.


Some credit cards extend a retailer’s return window or reimburse you when a store won’t accept a return.


It offers decent rewards and features for a credit card designed for college students, and it comes with a 0% intro APR offer.


Unlike higher-tier Radisson credit cards, this one doesn't come with an anniversary bonus, and ongoing rewards are meager. A general travel card would offer more value.


Average household income is up and credit card debt is down — but as with everything else in 2020, there’s more to the story. Digging deeper, our survey finds some Americans are doing better financially but many more aren’t.
