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1 week ago | wallethub.com | Adam McCann

Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial WriterMay 29, 2025Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer May 29, 2025 Health care has become progressively more expensive in the U.S. For example, Americans’ average yearly out of pocket health care costs rose from $763 to $1,425 over the past two decades, outpacing inflation.

2 weeks ago | wallethub.com | John Kiernan

May 23, 2025 Fact checked Your credit card options are limited when you have bad credit, unfortunately. Bad credit is damaged credit, after all, and credit score damage typically results from major financial difficulties or general recklessness. Credit card companies usually aren’t too keen on giving spending power to people who haven’t proven their financial responsibility and have a high risk of not paying back what they borrow.

2 weeks ago | wallethub.com | John Kiernan

168Research Hours230Companies Reviewed662Cards Reviewed5 Tips to Get a Credit Card EasilyEasiest Credit Cards to Get in May 2025 ComparedMethodologySourcesAbout the authorUser questions & answers 5 Tips to Get a Credit Card EasilyYou already have a major head start when it comes to finding an easy credit card to get. But we Hubsters are generous, so here are a few more pointers to ensure success.  1. Check Your Credit & CashYou can’t know what you need without first assessing what you have.

2 weeks ago | wallethub.com | Adam McCann

May 20, 2025 Fact checked You can pay a mortgage with a credit card, just not directly, as your lender is unlikely to allow it. Instead, you’ll have to use a third-party company as a middleman for the transaction, which will add extra fees to your mortgage payment. For example, the company Plastiq can help you pay your mortgage with a credit card but charges a fee equal to 2.9% of the payment amount. You could also make a mortgage payment in part using cash back rewards from your credit card.

2 weeks ago | wallethub.com | Adam McCann

May 20, 2025 Fact checked Editor's Overview:The Winner: Hilton Hilton is the winner over Marriott because its rooms are cheaper on average, the hotel brands in its portfolio tend to have higher customer satisfaction ratings, and it's better for families. Marriott is still an excellent hotel brand. WalletHub rates the Marriott Bonvoy® rewards program slightly higher than Hilton Honors. Marriott also has more worldwide locations and owns more brands than Hilton.