Melissa Lambarena

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Staff Writer at NerdWallet

Writer and credit card expert @NerdWallet. All opinions are my own.

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5 Things to Know About the PNC Cash Rewards Credit Card

2 weeks ago | nerdwallet.com | Melissa Lambarena

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful.
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | therogersvillereview.com | Melissa Lambarena

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Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | greenevillesun.com | Melissa Lambarena

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Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | nerdwallet.com | Melissa Lambarena

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful. kAmpD =@?8 2D J@FVC6 ?@E 244CF:?8 ?6H 563E @C 255:?8 E@ 6I:DE:?8 32=2?46D @? E9@D6 42C5D[ 4@?D:56C E96D6 D6G6?
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | brenhambanner.com | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful. kAmpD =@?8 2D J@FVC6 ?@E 244CF:?8 ?6H 563E @C 255:?8 E@ 6I:DE:?8 32=2?46D @? E9@D6 42C5D[ 4@?D:56C E96D6 D6G6?
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | plaindealerin.com | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful. kAmpD =@?8 2D J@FVC6 ?@E 244CF:?8 ?6H 563E @C 255:?8 E@ 6I:DE:?8 32=2?46D @? E9@D6 42C5D[ 4@?D:56C E96D6 D6G6?
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | news.lee.net | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful. As long as you're not accruing new debt or adding to existing balances on those cards, consider these seven tips to free up money for other goals. 1.
Use These 7 Credit Card Tips to Stretch Your Budget

4 weeks ago | rochsent.com | Melissa Lambarena

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. At that rate, every bit of value you can squeeze from your credit cards can be helpful. kAmpD =@?8 2D J@FVC6 ?@E 244CF:?8 ?6H 563E @C 255:?8 E@ 6I:DE:?8 32=2?46D @? E9@D6 42C5D[ 4@?D:56C E96D6 D6G6?

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2 Apr 24

RT @DailyDaniela_: Miles de consumidores apuestan dinero cada año para apoyar a su equipo favorito en los deportes. Lo vimos con el Super B…

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30 Jan 24

RT @DailyDaniela_: La deuda de tarjetas de crédito y las tasas de interés continúan aumentando acuerdo a un nuevo estudio de @NerdWallet.…

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Melissa Lambarena @LissaLambarena

26 Sep 23

RT @DailyDaniela_: Ahorrando dinero no es fácil, especialmente en estos momentos donde la inflación esta alta. Por eso en este #CuidandoSuB…