Is it too soon to start planning your end-of-year holiday events? That may be debatable but we all know how quick retailers are to taking advantage of increased sales brought on by holiday shoppers. With Thanksgiving just around the corner most...
Author: Shannon Bennett
How did TPG do with its 2020 credit card predictions?
At the beginning of 2020, the credit cards team sat down to predict where the credit cards industry was headed for the new year and beyond. Of course, none of us could have ever predicted that the coronavirus...
Credit card mistakes to avoid – The Points Guy
Editorâs note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit cards have the potential to be an incredibly valuable financial tool you can use to hit your goals. Whether you want to save money on...
Truth About Reward and Store Credit Cards
On the surface, reward cards are a great way to make a few extra dollars or grab some air miles without increasing your spending or your debt. If you spend a lot of money at a particular shop, store cards will...
Aspiration Review: A Neobank Working For Social Change
Aspiration provides members the tools they need to reduce their carbon footprint and make a social impact. Your account will allow you to support purpose-driven businesses and watch the difference your purchases make. At the same time, youâll...
Alliant Reduces Points Value of Platinum Rewards Points (From 1¢ To 0.66¢)
Alliant offers the Platinum Rewards Card, this offers 2x points per $1 spent....
Red Flags for Credit Cards: 7 Things to Watch for When You Have Bad Credit
Letâs say youâre in a bad credit situation, but you need a credit card. It can be hard to qualify for credit cards if your credit isnât up to par. But there are credit cards out there that can help those...
How I earned more than $2,500 using credit cards in 2020
Some flat rate credit cards will help you get 2% back on spending, but using a variety of cards catered to your top spending categories can help you earn even more.
...How to Contact a Real Person at a Credit Bureau
The information that credit bureaus collect affects just about every aspect of your life. Whether you’re approved for a credit card, get a good mortgage rate, can rent an apartment or even get a job – they all can hinge …...
What Is the FICO Resilience Index?
By the end of May 2020, more than 40 million people had filed unemployment claims due to COVID-19 and the resulting economic shutdowns. Governments, charities, and even creditors scrambled to put programs in place to support people during this time while...