If you’ve got a credit card or two sitting around that you don’t use, you might be wondering if you should close your unused cards.… Read More »Should I close credit cards I don’t use? Probably not: They strengthen your credit score.
If you’re traveling abroad and a merchant offers to process your credit card charge in U.S. dollars (or your home currency) you’re being offered a… Read More »Dynamic currency conversion: Paying in your home currency is ripoff for international travelers
Once a year, a bunch of miles, points, and travel rewards nerds gather in Chicago to swap tips and tricks, learn about miles and points,… Read More »Chicago Seminars: The must-attend miles and points conference. September 20-22, 2024.
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You may see the term common carrier in your credit card’s Guide to Benefits. Or you might read that you must book your common carrier… Read More »What is a common carrier? Definition of common carrier.
I write about credit cards and travel rewards for a living and many ask me which credit cards I keep in my wallet. I don’t… Read More »My credit card strategy: What’s in my wallet?
You were delayed overnight on a trip, but instead of sleeping on the airport floor, you headed to a hotel because you booked your trip… Read More »How to get a statement of delay/cancelation for your trip insurance
Many credit cards offer extended warranties which can give you anywhere from a few months to two years of additional warranty coverage on the things… Read More »Extended warranty: An essential credit card benefit that can pay off
If you hold The Platinum Card® from American Express, you might know about the card’s $15 monthly Uber credit. But even if you don’t ride… Read More »Amex Platinum Uber credit – Good for rides and Chipotle!
Update 1/23/24: I recently paid my estimated taxes with an Ink card and found that this is working again. Some of the best credit card… Read More »Federal tax payments: Ink cards not working (fixed)