With hundreds of credit cards available and a ton of great rewards and signup promotions, how can you choose between cash back credit cards and travel rewards credit cards? I’ve written about both the top cash back credit cards and the best travel rewards credit cards, and at the end of the day I love […]
Read More >>The Best Cash Back Credit Card You Have Never Heard Of
There’s a lot of credit cards options. A Lot of options. And there’s always new ones coming out. As a consumer I like the variety of options. It’s not like other products or services where there is only a handful of options – or less – to choose from (I’m looking at you cable […]
Read More >>Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2017
It’s been a number of years since I first started using travel rewards credit cards for free flights and hotel stays. Despite having utilized rewards for a while now, it’s still just as exciting today as it was in the beginning to book a trip at a free or reduced price. There continues to be […]
Read More >>How to Cut the Cost of Attending a Wedding
Weddings are exciting but can cost thousands of dollars for the bride and groom. While the soon-to-be newlyweds and their families have to pay for expenses like the venue, the cake, and the DJ, the wedding party and other wedding guests have their own set of costs to consider as well. According to Consumer Affairs, […]
Read More >>How I Plan on Flying to Europe for Free
This time of the year I always enjoy planning out my next year. That means making plans for what I want to accomplish at my 9-5, as well as where I want to focus my time and energy when it comes to my side projects. One of the fun things to think about is travel. […]
Read More >>When and How to Get a Balance Transfer Credit Card
Do you have credit card debt? You aren’t alone. Millions of Americans have credit card debt. In fact, according to the 2013 Survey of Consumer Finances, 38% of U.S. households reported having credit card debt. If you don’t have credit card debt yourself, it’s almost a guarantee that one of your friends or acquaintances […]
Read More >>The Top Cash Back Credit Cards
There’s an overwhelming number of options for credit cards, so trying to find the best credit card can be tough. When I think of a good credit card for everyday purchases, it naturally leads me to cash back credit cards. They offer consistent rewards and typically have no annual fees. Cash back credit cards are […]
Read More >>This Simple Tool Helps Build your Credit Score
This is sponsored content on behalf of Self Lender, but all opinions are my own. We’ve written a lot about credit and credit scores on Young Adult Money, and for good reason: credit dictates how expensive your mortgage or car loan will be. With a bad credit score or a lack of credit history you […]
Read More >>7 Common Credit Card Fees To Watch Out For
A credit card is a great tool to have as long as you use it wisely. A popular myth that I always hear is that credit cards are bad and cause people to go into debt. In reality, people create debt for themselves due to their spending habits and not simply due to the fact […]
Read More >>Every Credit Card I’ve Ever Churned
A couple weeks ago I shared the 7 keys to successful travel hacking. Being organized, having time on your side, and other keys were mentioned. It’s now the post that I tell others to read if they are just getting started with travel hacking. My goal with that post was to save others potentially painful […]
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