Adriana Ocanas
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2 weeks ago |
money.usnews.com | Adriana Ocanas |Ray Frager
Dear Clever Credit,Other than flights and hotels, what is the best way to use Chase Ultimate Rewards points? We have about 220K points, but we're no longer able to travel. Any ideas? Signed,Grounded ChaserDear Grounded,There are plenty of other ways you can redeem your Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Granted, you're going to get the most out of them if you spend them on travel, but don't worry. There are other ways you can spend that buttload of points.
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3 weeks ago |
money.usnews.com | Adriana Ocanas |Ray Frager
Key Takeaways The Instacart Mastercard earns decent rewards for a co-branded credit card. Instacart loyalists – who already pay for an Instacart+ membership – would benefit the most from this credit card. If you use multiple delivery apps, you're probably better off with a general rewards card. Grocery prices have continued to rise, and consumers are looking for ways to ease that necessary burden. For example, a friend of mine has her own chicken coop so she gets free eggs whenever she wants now.
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1 month ago |
money.usnews.com | Adriana Ocanas |Ray Frager
Key Takeaways A number of credit card issuers have pulled back on DEI practices, including Bank of America, Capital One and more. Other issuers – like Barclays and Chase – have been vocal about their refusal to roll back DEI practices and policies. No matter which side of the aisle you stand, now is a good time to reevaluate your credit cards if you want to put your money where your mouth is.
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1 month ago |
money.usnews.com | Adriana Ocanas |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Key Takeaways Games and consoles are super expensive (duh). So when choosing your next card, keep rewards categories and sign-up bonuses in mind to maximize your rewards. PlayStation and Xbox have their own credit cards for hardcore loyalists. But if you want something simple and that you can use all the time, a flat-rate cash back card might be best.
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1 month ago |
money.usnews.com | Adriana Ocanas |Ray Frager
Key Takeaways Due to leadership shake-ups and internal directives, multiple protections concerning credit cards are under threat. Credit card protections at risk include capping credit card late fees, the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and cracking down on credit repair companies. Consumers will have to be their own advocates while the fate of the CFPB remains in limbo.
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