Credit Cards
Credit cards and personal loans: comparison of options
Avoiding debt is a noble goal, but not always achievable. There are times when you just need to borrow money to stay afloat or pay for a long-term goal that you’re struggling to save money for. Not only that, but life happens – and the other bills never seem to stop coming in. For these […]
Fleet Fuel Card: Is It Right for Your Small Business?
While a business credit card can help you get rewarded for general business expenses, a fleet card allows your drivers to buy gas and possibly pay for car repairs. Fleet cards offer special benefits for businesses that require a steady flow of fuel to keep company vehicles on the road. “Fleet cards can help business […]
What is a credit report?
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. You have heard over and over again that you should check your credit […]
How to Prepare for a Recession
It is likely that you have already experienced the effects of a recession. After all, from February to April 2020, the whole world experienced a huge financial downturn due to massive restrictions and economic inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as inflation continues to skyrocket and the Federal Reserve tries to tame it, there […]
Mom Knows Best: 10 Money Lessons From Moms
Mother’s Day is a time to express gratitude to the mothers who raised us. And here at Money Under 30, we especially want to honor all the thrifty moms who taught us how to balance our ledgers. That’s why we asked our network to share some of the best financial advice their mothers gave them. […]
New Sallie Mae Credit Cards: Are They Worth It?
Most credit cards are issued by a few major banks such as Citi, American Express, Chase, Bank of America, Capital One and Discover. But recent years have also seen new entrants trying to break through, including Goldman Sachs and its Apple card, as well as several Silicon Valley startups. In the summer of 2019, Sallie […]
How to save money on food and drink while traveling
Now that we’ve covered some common ways to save money while traveling, let’s focus on the real reason most of us travel: food. And not only food, but also coffee, and tea, and booze. Eating and drinking properly is essential for any journey, but doing so on a tight budget can be tricky. That’s why, […]
Hyatt Credit Card Offers Up To 60,000 Points Signup Bonus
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. The World of Hyatt Credit Card has updated its signup bonus, allowing cardholders […]
How to budget with credit cards instead of cash
When you think about budgeting, you might think of distributing money in individually labeled envelopes or creating complex spreadsheets with different colors and fonts. Budgeting can mean such things, but did you know that credit cards can be one of the most powerful budgeting tools out there? This sounds counterintuitive, as unsecured lines of credit […]
When should you pay your credit card bill?
You know it’s important to pay your credit card bill by the due date so that the card provider doesn’t charge you late fees or charge you sky-high interest rates. But when is the best day of the month to pay your credit card? Some financial experts recommend checking your credit cards online every day […]