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Earn up to a $4,000 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Earn up to 400K bonus miles: 200K miles when you spend $30K in the first 3 months, and an additional 200k miles when you spend $150k in the first 6 months.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?
Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2025
The best rewards credit cards provide generous perks on everyday purchases, helping you protect your money from rising prices. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Why I'm Keeping My Amex Gold Card Even With a Higher Annual Fee
American Express increased its Gold Card fee, but new perks are here, too. Here's the value one editor sees in the card.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Which American Express Credit Card is Right for You?
These three American Express cards offer different perks, perfect for the avid traveler, foodie and more.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Your Rewards Credit Card Could Be Failing You. Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong
Maximizing credit card perks isn’t just about spending more. It’s about avoiding hidden traps that erode the value of rewards.
By Paige Cerulli
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Credit Cards That Actually Reward Your Loyalty
If you have bank or investment accounts with your credit card issuer, you may qualify for extra cash back, waived fees and other benefits.
By Jason Steele
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I Wrote About Credit Cards for Years: Here's My Credit Card Rewards Strategy
This is how I maximize cash back and points for various purchases and leverage premium card benefits such as airport lounge access and annual fee waivers for active-duty military members.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Extended payment plans can help ease the sting of a big-ticket purchase. But beware of costly missteps that can add to your price.
Don't Make These 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Mistakes
By Kerri Anne Renzulli
