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2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Raina He

There are a many ways fraudsters can steal your money. Their scams can lead to victims sending cash under false pretenses, lines of credit being opened in your name or unauthorized bank transactions. US consumers lost a whopping $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Anyone, regardless of age or other demographics, can be a target of fraud. It's even happened to me. While fraud can happen due to factors beyond your control, certain behaviors can increase your risk.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Raina He

If I told you there was a credit card offering a whopping 6% cash back on any one of six common spending categories, including dining and travel, would you think it's one of the best cash back cards to consider applying for this summer? As a credit card expert who's covered this topic for years, I would. The Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card is the latest addition to the list of top rewards credit cards, thanks to a new offer.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Raina He

If I told you there was a credit card offering a whopping 6% cash back on any one of six common spending categories, such as gas or dining out, would you think it's one of the best cash back cards on the market? As a credit card expert who's written about that topic for years, I would. The Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card is the latest addition to the list of top rewards credit cards, thanks to a new offer that launches on June 1.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Raina He

Between delays, cancellations and outages, air travel can be a bit unpredictable -- and stressful. However, airport lounges can provide a place to rest, whether you have downtime between flights or are doing an extended airport stint because of a delay. And you don't always have to pay an arm and a leg to get in. When I left my job as a full-time personal finance editor last year to travel the world, I quickly discovered that airport lounge access isn't as expensive as you might think.

2 months ago | cnet.com | Raina He

Money Credit Cards Article updated on Apr 19, 2025 I was stuck in one of the most expensive cities in the world, but the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's trip delay insurance covered my extra costs. My flight delay could've been a disaster, if it wasn't for this handy credit card benefit. Busakorn Pongparnit/Getty ImagesIt was my last day of vacation in New York City. I was taking a final ride on the Staten Island Ferry when my phone buzzed with a text from American Airlines. I froze.