Credit Cards
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 […]
10 Best Personal Finance Books for Success
The Internet is a great source of information about personal finance. But if you want to delve deeper into the worldview of money or financial philosophy, the good old book is still no substitute for anything. That’s why even successful bloggers and TV presenters also publish books – this gives them the opportunity to comprehensively […]
Cryptocurrency: Should You Buy Cryptocurrency with a Credit Card?
Many Americans are intrigued by the idea of investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but doing so with a credit card is risky. Not only do investors face transaction fees when buying cryptocurrencies with a credit card, we all know that cryptocurrencies themselves are volatile. However, cryptocurrency is definitely gaining momentum as an asset class […]