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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card—Simple But Powerful!

Dec 11, 20216 min read

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card—Simple But Powerful!

Sometimes, too many features can overwhelm an individual to the point that they miss out on something that can benefit them. When it...

An Easy Guide to Travel Insurance for Your Next Vacation

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Dec 4, 20216 min read

An Easy Guide to Travel Insurance for Your Next Vacation

What comes to your mind when you think about your next vacation? Beaches, warm weather, sunshine, or mountains? Or, has your vocabulary...

Avoid These Five Mistakes With a Credit Card!

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Nov 24, 20219 min read

Avoid These Five Mistakes With a Credit Card!

We have all made financial mistakes before. Contrary to popular belief, experience is not the best teacher. In other words, we can...

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card—Get This Card if You Use Southwest Airlines!

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Nov 19, 20219 min read

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card—Get This Card if You Use Southwest Airlines!

If you are looking to fly with a major low-cost airline in the United States then Southwest Airlines may be what you are looking for! ...

Five Easy Ways to Combat Inflation Using Your Credit Card & More!

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Nov 14, 20218 min read

Five Easy Ways to Combat Inflation Using Your Credit Card & More!

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose 6.2 percent in October of 2021—the highest since November of...

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club—How to Book an Award Ticket

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Nov 12, 202110 min read

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club—How to Book an Award Ticket

For some of us, we may be familiar with booking an Award Ticket with a major frequent-flyer loyalty program—like Delta SkyMiles®, United...

Citi Custom Cash Card—How to Use It & How to Not Use it

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Nov 3, 20217 min read

Citi Custom Cash Card—How to Use It & How to Not Use it

A plumber with a toolbox understands the value of using the right tool for the job. It can mean the difference between getting the job...

United MileagePlus—How to Book an Award Ticket

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Oct 26, 20218 min read

United MileagePlus—How to Book an Award Ticket

The first time I rode my bicycle without training wheels—I crashed. For most of us, when we try something for the first time, we...

Citi Premier Card—Don't Underestimate This Workhorse!

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Oct 20, 20215 min read

Citi Premier Card—Don't Underestimate This Workhorse!

In the world of credit card sign-up bonuses, and Award Travel redemptions, what normally comes to mind? Chase. American Express. There...

Using Your Credit Card and GoodRx to Lower Your Prescription Costs

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Oct 18, 20215 min read

Using Your Credit Card and GoodRx to Lower Your Prescription Costs

It can be depressing to fork over hard-earned money to pay for medications that may only provide temporary relief—and cause side effects....

Chase Freedom Unlimited—Don't Miss Out on This Card!

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Oct 10, 20216 min read

Chase Freedom Unlimited—Don't Miss Out on This Card!

We've all missed out on something good before—an appointment, a sale, or an invitation to an event. However, when it comes to credit...

How Your Cell Phone Provider Is Taking Your Miles & Points—and How to Get Them Back!

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Sep 28, 202111 min read

How Your Cell Phone Provider Is Taking Your Miles & Points—and How to Get Them Back!

We've all heard the saying: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. How many telephone calls, text messages, and emails...

How to Win Points—With Your Spouse and Your Credit Card!

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Sep 22, 20215 min read

How to Win Points—With Your Spouse and Your Credit Card!

Who doesn't like to win points with their spouse! Not only does it contribute to an early exit from the proverbial "doghouse" but we...

Why You Lose Money When Using a Debit Card

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Sep 15, 20216 min read

Why You Lose Money When Using a Debit Card

For around 3,000 years bloodletting—the practice of using leeches to withdraw blood from the human body—was a common practice in an...

Getting Approved for a Credit Card While Unemployed—Why You Don't Want to Miss Out!

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Sep 1, 20217 min read

Getting Approved for a Credit Card While Unemployed—Why You Don't Want to Miss Out!

Have you ever missed out on an opportunity because you lacked information? For example, cruise control is a nice feature to use when...

Chase Freedom Flex—A Remarkable No Annual Fee Card!

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Aug 25, 20216 min read

Chase Freedom Flex—A Remarkable No Annual Fee Card!

It is always a nice feeling to get something for free—especially when it brings value into our lives. Although still bound by the terms...

Why Should I Consider Using a Credit Card Miles & Points Consultant?

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Aug 22, 20216 min read

Why Should I Consider Using a Credit Card Miles & Points Consultant?

Spending money is all too easy nowadays. However, saving money—that is an art that few learn at a young age. But, as we get older, we...

Chase Sapphire Preferred—The Best Credit Card Just Got Better!

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Aug 18, 20216 min read

Chase Sapphire Preferred—The Best Credit Card Just Got Better!

If only we had a time machine—we could jump back to June of 1997 and purchase Amazon stock for less than $2.00 per share! What a...

Double-Dipping—Making Your Miles & Points Go Further!

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Aug 14, 20217 min read

Double-Dipping—Making Your Miles & Points Go Further!

When we hear the word "double-dipping," we usually think about tortilla chips, potato chips, and French fries, and it is generally...

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Jul 31, 20217 min read

Do You Want a Good Credit Score?

It would probably make most of us sick to our stomach to see someone flushing tens of thousands of dollars down the toilet. And yet,...

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