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Category: Credit Cards
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What Fed Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.
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Gen Z Is Poised to Spend More on Debt Than Others. It Could Derail Retirement.
Young adults are struggling to keep up their credit scores and paying an increasing amount of disposable income servicing their debts.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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U.S. Consumers Are Showing Signs of Stress, Retailers Say
Consumer spending remains resilient, but retailers’ latest earnings offered a glimpse into worrying shifts in shopping habits.
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Credit Card Debt Hits New Peak as Some Borrowers Face Financial Strain
Debt rose to more than $1 trillion in the second quarter, a report found — a sign of financial strain for some, even before student loan payments resume.
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Restaurant Credit Card Fees May Cost You
As inflation and high credit card fees continue to affect a restaurant’s bottom line, more owners are tacking on a new charge for using a credit card.
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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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As Student Loans Come Due Again, Many Borrowers Lose a Lifeline
The payment pause freed up money that gave people breathing room — or allowed them to help family members in need. They will soon have to budget for that expense.
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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now
There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.