[ad_1] Costco, the mammoth wholesale retailer known for its affordable gold and $1.50 hot dogs, is set to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California. Costco has been a competitor in the fueling space since 1995, but its gas stations have always been built alongside its warehouse stores. Now, the company is … Read more
[ad_1] Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Amex has expanded its business card lineup with the introduction of the American Express Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card. It earns at least 2% cash back* on eligible purchases, which should make it a strong option for business owners looking to simplify their … Read more
[ad_1] Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Welcome to the first installment of the Points Pro column, where I answer your travel rewards and credit cards questions each week. If you have a question you’d like answered, you can submit it here. To kick us off, this week, CNBC Select … Read more
[ad_1] Inkoly | Istock | Getty Images When OpenAI announced its Instant Checkout feature last fall, retailers sprang into action. Etsy, Walmart and Shopify quickly lined up to let users buy merchants’ products directly within its ChatGPT chatbot. Suddenly, the e-commerce world was fixated on shopping agents, the artificial intelligence tools that can make purchases … Read more
[ad_1] Having a credit card that earns rewards with so many redemption options and perks can sometimes feel overwhelming. Should you spend your rewards on cash back or travel? And is it worth using one card for its trip insurance at the expense of earning higher rewards with another card? Credit card rewards often decrease … Read more
[ad_1] There’s great news if you haven’t booked hotels for your summer vacation yet: Three Marriott cards have increased welcome bonuses that match or exceed the best we’ve ever seen for these cards. You could book at least a five-night stay with the offers available from the: If you’ve ever dreamt of having your very … Read more
[ad_1] Credit cards are notorious for charging exceptionally high interest rates. However, some credit cards offer no interest for a set number of months or billing cycles. These interest-free periods can apply to purchases, balance transfers or both. While the best intro APR credit cards don’t have the same level of benefits or rewards as … Read more
[ad_1] On March 4, Robinhood announced the launch of a new premium credit card with a $695 annual fee. The Robinhood Platinum Card positions itself to compete with established luxury cards like the American Express Platinum Card® (see rates and fees), which carries an $895 annual fee. This is the company’s second credit card launch, … Read more
[ad_1] It’s difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like “good” or “bad.” On several fronts, the data says the economy is healthy. But surveys show American consumers don’t feel that way. “There’s no doubt right now that different data can show slightly different narratives,” says Heather Long, chief economist at … Read more
[ad_1] Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more In an environment of rising credit card fees for premium offerings, American Express is amping up its value proposition. On Wednesday, the New York City-based credit-card giant announced the launch of its new airport lounge concept accessible to select cardholders. The lounge, dubbed … Read more
