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Some credit card issuers are eliminating card benefits. Two Capital One cards will no longer offer airport lounge access. Here's what you need to know.

Travel credit cards can help you get deals on summer travel, or anytime of year. See how to earn credit card points and use points to buy cheap travel.

Want to see how to book flights with 50,000 Chase points? Your Chase Sapphire credit card makes your points worth more. See 20 cheap flights for summer 2024.

This financial writer plans to open more CDs this month. Read on to see why.

If you use the Priority Pass perks included with your Chase Sapphire Reserve®, an upcoming change will impact you. Find out what's changing soon.

The Citi Premier® Card can be an excellent credit card for the right consumer. Here's how much it offers as a welcome bonus.

Did you know that Citibank is offering 4.35% APY on its Citi Accelerate High-Yield Savings account? See how this rate compares to the best savings accounts.

Costco's got some great bargains happening now. Read on to see what's on sale.

Tired of falling into the same Costco spending trap? Here's how to break free for good.

It's possible to overfund your savings account. Discover the drawbacks of doing this and how to better manage your money.

Costco's Executive membership is $60 more than the basic membership, but if you spend at least $3,000 a year, you earn enough to cover the fee. Learn more here.

It's always best to pay in local currency with your credit card for the best rates. Keep reading to learn the details.

A car's value depreciates over time. Here's how dropping two types of common car insurance coverage could help drivers of older vehicles save.

Gen Zers want to pay off debt faster, take more vacations, and enjoy their careers. See what a new Citizens Bank survey found about Gen Z financial dreams.

Want to find good financial advisors? Fruitful, a new fintech platform, can give you access to a dedicated Certified Financial Planner™ at a fair price.

Max subscription costs have increased again. Ad-free plan subscribers will pay an additional $10 to $20 yearly. Find out more.

Did you know you can secure housing even without steady income? Here's how you can start renting smarter today.

Credit cards are a fast route to improve your credit, but they're not the only option. Learn how you can build positive credit without a credit card.

Want to earn more money than the best CDs? A fintech company named Save could help. Its investment programs offer higher yields -- see how it works!

Repairing your credit before buying a home can help you qualify for more and better lending programs, but how do you get started? Find out here.

Have you ever wondered what your car insurance is doing for you? Find out what it did for me after a scary accident.

Cashing out a CD before its maturity date can result in a penalty. But read on to see if you can get around that.

Most Spotify Premium plans now cost more. Subscribers will pay an additional $1 to $3 monthly for the service. See what you need to know about the price hikes.

You don't want to waste your money on a subscription that won't serve you well. Read on to see if Amazon Prime or Walmart+ is a better fit for you.

The Amex Platinum Card has a ton of travel perks, but I won't go near it. Here's why I'm not a fan.