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4 Ways to Use Mobile Wallets
Smart Buying Beyond contactless payments, mobile wallets let you send money to a friend, get cash-back rewards and more.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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Refer a Friend to Your Bank or Credit Card—and Reap Rewards
Making Your Money Last Some major card issuers are giving referral bonuses to eligible cardholders.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Kids and Money: Boost Your Child's Future Credit Score
Raising Money-Smart Kids Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.
By Emma Patch • Published
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New Venmo Card Personalizes Rewards
Smart Buying The Venmo Visa Credit Card pays you 3% cash back in the category in which you spend the most.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Great Cards for Holiday Shopping
credit cards The branded card of a retailer you are loyal to may have strong rewards.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
banking We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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2 Credit Card Gotchas to Watch Out For
credit cards After an infuriating wake-up call with her own credit card company, one financial services consultant wants consumers to know something: It’s smart to pay attention to the details, even if you’ve been using the same credit card for years.
By Deborah S. Bosley, Ph.D. • Published
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Travel Rewards Cards Offer New Perks
Travel Credit card issuers expand benefits to justify the annual fees.
By Emma Patch • Published