How to stop eating out so much
Eating out is always easier than cooking your own meal. It’s also way more expensive. Here’s how to break your habit of eating out.
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How to spot a fake $750 Shein gift card
Is the $750 Shein gift card real or a scam? Here’s how to spot a fake and protect yourself from scammers.
How To Get 5 Percent Back On Everything You Buy (Or, Almost Everything)
As competition for customers grows fiercer, credit card rewards get more generous. But is it possible to get 5 percent back on (almost) everything you buy?
How to cut your grocery bill by 90%: Is it possible?
Wondering how to save money on groceries? There are several ways you can slash your grocery bill by up to 90% — whether it’s by shopping at discount stores, planning your meals around sales, using coupons, or buying in bulk.
Lease vs. buy, iPhone edition: When to pay cash, lease from a carrier, or upgrade with Apple
It’s no secret—iPhones are expensive. It may be difficult to justify spending that kind of cash on a cell-phone. Apple offers a new lease program similar to phone carriers. Which should you go with?
How to start budgeting
Learning to budget with the right methods and tools will help keep your finances in check. It’s easy to get started and you’ll spend less time worrying about money.
Credit card miles vs. airline miles: Which is better?
Travel credit card miles are more flexible than the miles you’ll earn from an airline credit card, since you’re not handcuffed to a specific airline. However, if you are a loyal flyer, we recommend the UnitedSM Explorer Card, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, or the Citi® AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.
Carvana: Is it worth it? Or is there a catch?
Through Carvana, you can purchase a high-quality, pre-owned car for a competitive price and have it delivered right to your door. But in 2022, the company’s shady philanthropy practices and uncertain future might be a turnoff.
Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Yes, technically you can rent a car with a debit card. But rental car agencies will only accept debit cards under strict conditions (e.g., credit checks, deposits of $500+, etc.), so it’s always better to use a credit card.
How to maximize your credit card rewards
To get the most out of your credit card rewards, you need to know your goals and when to activate bonuses, and pay your card off every month so you’re not losing your rewards to high interest rates.