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Experian Boost: how it works, who benefits from it

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 CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Experian Boost is a program launched in 2019 that allows you to include […]

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Benefits of renting an American Express car

American Express car rental benefits come standard with more than 60 of this issuer’s credit cards, but it’s important to note how this coverage works. Unfortunately, there are no Amex credit cards that offer basic car rental coverage as an added perk to the cardholder. For the most part, American Express car rental benefits only […]

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Venture X Benefits Guide – CreditCards.com

Capital One has been in the travel reward card game for a long time, but it’s only recently that it’s really started to target higher-level travelers. In November 2021, the company launched the Capital One Venture X Rewards credit card. While it offers many of the great features of famous cards like the Chase Sapphire […]

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Benefits of using a credit card

I used to think credit cards were bad. My guess is that they were meant for people who can’t afford what they need or want, so they put it on a credit card. Credit cards were for the shopaholics and financially incompetent Carrie Bradshaw and Rachel Green of the world. Especially if you add in […]

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Benefits of the Bank of America Card

Bank of America-related content was last updated on March 10, 2022. Bank of America credit cards offer a host of premium rewards that appeal to all types of consumers, including travel benefits and protection. Also notable is that most Bank of America cards have no annual fees, so you can enjoy the benefits without having […]

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Benefits of Capital One Purchase Protection

Purchase protection and extended warranties are two lesser-known but extremely useful benefits of a credit card. Compared to luxury perks like lounge access, these benefits can be easily overlooked, but if something happens to the item you’ve purchased, they can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Many Capital One credit cards have these […]

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Benefits of American Express Platinum Delta

Delta Air Lines frequent flyers have a variety of great co-branded credit cards, all of which offer the opportunity to earn Delta SkyMiles for everyday purchases. With both small business and consumer card options (with a wide range of annual fees), choosing a Delta credit card can be a good choice for airline loyalists. But […]

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The Amazing Benefits of a Path Not Taken

Resignation. Early retirement. Semi-retirement. Is this all just pie in the sky dreams? I don’t talk very much about the FIRE (financial independence / early termination) movement. But it definitely influenced my life and I believe that everyone should at least strive for financial independence. I think most of the bad press associated with FIRE […]

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5 ways to save gig economy retirement benefits

Wise choice of bread We are in the midst of a major economic shift. Whereas in the past, workers could count on maintaining a stable job with a traditional employer for decades, today’s workers have found that they must either pursue careers in various positions or supplement the paltry wages in traditional jobs by doing […]

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