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Two People, Many Credit Cards: How Couples Can Manage Credit Together

When making spending decisions as a pair, communication is everything. Recurring 'money date' discussions can help.

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New Karta Card Targets International Applicants With U.S. Assets

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Melissa Lambarena

Restaurant Surcharges Are Changing the Math for Credit Card Rewards

The fees aren't new, but they're noticeably on the rise and can cancel out — or exceed — your cash back or points. It can be aggravating, but there are a few tips on the menu to help.

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New Citi American Airlines Card: Companion Pass, Lounge Access, $350 Fee

The Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard also offers a 'splurge credit' and various other valuable benefits for loyalists.

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Overwhelmed by Debt? Ease Into a Plan With These Expert Tips

Financial therapists recommend small steps at your own pace, including engaging in comforting routines, finding a support buddy and celebrating progress with treats.

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7 Benefits of the Citi Strata Premier Card

The card offers generous rewards across everyday spending categories, plus some other bells and whistles that can help defray its annual fee.

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5 Things to Know About the Discount Tire Credit Card

It can help you finance the cost of a flat or repair, but it's only ideal if you can pay off the balance in time to avoid the card’s steep interest charges.

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Citi Strata Elite Increases Welcome Offer to 100K Points (Limited Time)

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5 Things to Know About the Booking.com Credit Card

It offers generous — if slightly complex — rewards for loyalists, but you can redeem them only toward future bookings with the platform.

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Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Cards Close to New Applicants

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5 Things to Know About the Rakuten Credit Card

Rakuten members can earn a higher cash-back rate than they would using the site or app alone — but you'll still have to wait on those rewards.

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Hilton Cards Boost Welcome Offers, Up to 175K Points (Limited Time)

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AI Can Plan a Trip. Would You Lend It Your Credit Card to Book It?

Artificial intelligence has been a crucial part of the industry for decades, and more uses of the technology are coming — including, maybe, AI agents that make purchasing decisions for you.

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5 Things to Know About the Fairwinds Credit Card

It's highly valuable for credit union members who don’t mind booking travel through the Fairwinds portal. But most people will find a general travel card more useful.

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Marriott Bonvoy Cards Update Bonuses, Up to 125K Points and 1 Free Night

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How I’m Choosing Between the AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve

I've never had a premium travel card, but I know I'm in for a massive annual fee, a pile of perks and some homework. For me, it's less about the card's cost or value and more about its utility.

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New Fold Bitcoin Card: 2X Back on Purchases, No Annual fee

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The Reserve by Citi Travel: What It Is and How It Works

The Reserve is a collection of hotels within Citi's travel portal that can be accessed only by holding certain Citi credit cards.

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AmEx Platinum Hikes Fee to $895, Adds Hundreds in Credits

The card offers a shiny new design as well as new partners like lululemon and Oura — but its yearly cost is going up by $200.

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Chase 5% Bonus Categories, Q4 2025: Chase Travel, Department Stores, Old Navy

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