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What Are Credit Card Points and Miles Worth? Credit card rewards programs can come in many forms -- you can get points or miles from spending. See how much they‘re worth (including frequent flyer programs). Thomas (TJ) Porter Christina Majaski Walmart Credit Card 2024 Review: Features, Fees & How To Qualify Shop at Walmart often? You may want to learn about the Walmart Credit Card. We evaluated the rewards program, features and benefits and application process here. Thomas (TJ) Porter Why You Did Not Get Approved for a Credit Card With a Good Credit Score Have you ever asked yourself “why am I not approved for a credit card” even if... Delta Airlines Deals and Credit Card Offers Delta Airlines offers occasional deals and discounts on flights while their credit card offers can help you save money on airfare and travel benefits. Simon Zhen Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card 2024 Review The Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Review looks at the travel rewards program, fees, sign-up bonus and travel benefits. Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Blue Cash Preferred® Credit Card from American Express 2024 Review In a sea of cash back credit cards, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a standout for shoppers who want to spend and save at the same time. Christina Majaski TJ Maxx Credit Card Review: Best For Frequent Shoppers If you shop at TJ Maxx brands frequently, the TJ Maxx Credit Card might be right for you. Read our review to find information about rates, rewards & more. Gap Store Credit Card 2024 Review & Tips The Gap Store Credit Card review looks at the credit card designed to offer rewards and exclusive sales on Gap and Banana Republic purchases. Christina Majaski Best Buy Credit Card 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Learn how to save more on your Best Buy purchases. Our review of the Best Buy Credit Card will help you find rates and benefits for the latest promotions. Christina Majaski Amy Carst Banana Republic Credit Card Review The Banana Republic Credit Card review looks at the store credit card's rewards for Banana Republic and Gap purchases. Could other credit cards be better? Morgan Quinn How to Get Approved for Your First Credit Card Getting your first credit card is a big deal: this move can set the tone for the... Victoria's Secret Angel Card Review: Benefits, Credit Requirements & Features The Victoria's Secret Angel Card is great for avid shoppers looking to build credit. Read our full Angel Card Review for benefits, features, fees and more. Lia Sestric Hobel Lowe's Store Credit Card 2024 Review Read our review of the Lowe's Credit Card to find rates, minimum credit scores, benefits & more. Then decide whether you shop at Lowe's enough to save big. Christina Majaski Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Raise Your Credit Score Above 700 In the world of credit scores, the 700 is an important number.  FICO provides... Dan Rafter 2023's Best Credit Cards for Gas Stations Filling your car’s gas tank is a constant. You’ll spend plenty of time at the gas... 8 Best Store Credit Cards of 2023 The best store credit cards provide high amounts of rewards and savings for loyal shoppers. Many store credit cards are not worth it -- see the ones that are. Debbie Dragon 3 Things You Need to Know When You Buy Airlines Miles Airlines allow you to buy miles in their frequent flyer programs as a way to redeem an award flight when you don‘t quite have enough miles. Melanie Pinola Casey Hynes How to Get Airline Lounge Access For Your Next Flight Air travel can feel like a pleasure trip or a nightmare depending on your airport... Suzanne Driscoll How to Determine Your Bank’s Financial Health You might think all banks are alike and so strictly regulated by the federal... How To Get A Better Credit Score Without Credit Cards A good credit score means you can get big loans at good rates while a bad score may leave you without access to credit. So lets understand how FICO works. Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Fix a Bad 300-560 Credit Score A very bad credit score ranging from 300 to 560 on the FICO score range can still be fixed. Here are tips and ways to repair your poor credit history. Thomas (TJ) Porter Valencia Patrice Higuera Claim 6 Simple Tax Exemptions to Save You Big I wouldn’t trade self-employment for anything, but there is one major... Rebecca Lake Report: Nearly Half of Millennials Aren’t Saving a Dime for Retirement Millennials are under an enormous amount of financial pressure, particularly where... How to Deposit a Check on the Mobile App Learn how mobile check deposit works and see if there are any rules and tips that you should be aware of when using this innovative banking technology. Valencia Patrice Higuera What I’ve Learned So Far About Buying a Home Rebecca Lake Simon Zhen New JetBlue Credit Cards Offer More Miles & Perks After Leaving Amex One year after announcing that it decided to end its partnership with American... Brian Penny Why You Should Get Direct Deposit Without a Bank Account The Big Short, a movie and book about the housing crisis, garnered a lot of buzz... Report: 34.5% Americans Will Put Their Tax Refunds Towards Debt, Not Savings or Retirement Tens of millions of people will be getting a tax refund this year. We asked individuals what they plan on doing with this windfall. Melanie Pinola Survey: 32% of Americans Spend No Time Managing Their Finances Scheduling weekly financial check-ins to review your budget and go over your bills is a smart move when you want to make the most of your money. So why don't we do it? Rebecca Lake