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Traveling with family? Here’s how to get airport lounge access with your guests

Key takeaways Airport lounge access is an especially desirable perk, and several premium travel rewards credit cards come with this…

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How to activate a credit card

Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock.com Key takeaways Activating your credit card allows the issuer to confirm that you’ve received the card and allows…

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Fed rate cuts won’t end the sting of high interest rates for subprime cardholders

The Federal Reserve appears to be declaring a small victory against high inflation, announcing at its September meeting plans to…

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Fed rate cuts won’t bring much relief to credit card debtors

Later today, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is likely to authorize its first interest rate cut since…

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Types of rewards credit cards

Key takeaways Rewards credit cards offer rewards in the form of cash back, points or miles. You can earn credit…

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Are my credit card rewards taxable?

Key takeaways If your credit card issuer offers you rewards for making purchases, the IRS considers the rewards earned to…

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How to use the Citi Premier Card’s $100 annual hotel savings benefit

Key takeaways The Citi Premier® Card offers rewards on both travel and everyday purchases for a $95 annual fee. One…

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How to Create Retirement Savings Benchmarks for Your Goals

Creating retirement savings benchmarks can ensure financial security in your golden years. Setting clear retirement goals can help you enjoy…

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Can You Collect Social Security While Still Working?

Many people approaching retirement wonder, can you collect Social Security while still working? The answer is yes, but it depends…

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8 balance transfer credit card mistakes to avoid

Key takeaways Balance transfer credit cards can help you get out of high-interest debt quickly and efficiently. There are several…

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