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1 week ago | 
money.usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Emily Roth |Ray Frager
Key Takeaways The JetBlue Premier credit card features premium benefits like lounge access, travel credits and priority boarding. The card's $499 annual fee may be hard to justify for most, but it could be worth it for select travelers. Other premium travel cards may offer more value and flexibility, but the JetBlue Premier card may become more valuable once you can take advantage of the airline's lounges.
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2 weeks ago | 
usnews.com | Emily Roth |Ray Frager
With the rise of online-only banks and apps that allow money transfers in just a few seconds from a smartphone, consumers no longer have to rely on ATMs or a bank teller to handle their paper checks. Customers can now upload an image of their check using a mobile app in order to deposit their money. Where Can I Cash a Check? Your step-by-step guide to cashing a check near you. Mobile deposits are convenient for consumers and financial institutions alike.
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1 month ago | 
money.usnews.com | Antonio Ruiz-Camacho |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Credit cards with 5% cash back let you earn elevated rewards in certain categories, but there's no card that earns 5% on all purchases. Many 5% cash back cards come with rotating categories that require activation or have spending and earning caps. Maximizing a 5% cash back card usually requires a certain amount of legwork. If that's not what you're looking for, consider choosing a flat-rate card.
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1 month ago | 
money.usnews.com | Bob Musinski |Emily Roth |Erika Giovanetti
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2 months ago | 
money.usnews.com | Antonio Ruiz-Camacho |Emily Roth |Ray Frager
Key Takeaways As of February, AmEx Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders no longer have unlimited access to Delta Sky Club lounges. Instead, SkyMiles Reserve cardholders are allowed 15 Delta Sky Club visits per year while AmEx Platinum cardholders are allowed 10. If you want unlimited access to Delta's lounge network, the easiest way is to buy a Delta Sky Club membership, which starts at $695 per year.
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2 months ago | 
money.usnews.com | Melanie Pincus |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Personal Loan Rating4.3Affordability 4.7 out of 5Customer Service 4.4 out of 5Eligibility 3.9 out of 5 People who are Navy Federal Credit Union members People who need funding on the low or high end of the personal lending spectrum People who need funding as they start their military careersMembers of Navy Federal Credit Union who are at least 18 years old could be eligible for a personal loan.
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2 months ago | 
money.usnews.com | Antonio Ruiz-Camacho |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Key Takeaways Baggage delay insurance usually covers the purchase of essentials, like toiletries or clothing, if your bags get delayed for over six hours. Baggage loss insurance will cover the replacement cost of your bags if they get lost, up to a certain amount. Many credit cards offer both types of baggage insurance, but others may offer just one. A dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare scenario if your bags get lost, or at least delayed, when you arrive at your destination.
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2 months ago | 
money.usnews.com | Antonio Ruiz-Camacho |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Key Takeaways There are several Citi cards that earn ThankYou® points. If you have more than one of those cards, all your points are pooled in a single ThankYou® account. But not all the Citi cards that earn ThankYou® points allow transfers – and certain cards offer higher transfer ratios than others. While Citi ThankYou® Rewards only feature one domestic airline partner, you can book affordable domestic award flights through some of international airline partners.
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2 months ago | 
money.usnews.com | Antonio Ruiz-Camacho |Ray Frager |Emily Roth
Key Takeaways The new U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card has one of the longest no-interest promotional periods available. The card offers cash back on travel purchases and charges no annual fee. But the new card lacks rewards in everyday categories or a sign-up bonus. If you're shopping for a credit card with a long zero-interest promotional period to cover a large purchase or pay down or consolidate credit card debt, you're in luck.
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2 months 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.
