Owning more than one credit card can help you take advantage of complimentary benefits and rewards. However, if you have three or more cards, it’s a good idea to take time each year to review your wallet and ensure you’re not paying for perks you don’t need or missing out …
A sign is displayed at the Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building on June, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Carter | Getty Images A controversial social media post from the Department of Labor has poured gasoline on already-smoldering accusations that the Trump administration is amplifying rhetoric and imagery linked to extreme …
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. When Peter Buffett learned that he and his siblings would be in charge of giving away the fortunes …
Retirement doesn’t mean your credit needs disappear. Whether you need access to additional credit for a home project, travel or something else, a credit limit increase can free up additional spending power without applying for new credit. Credit limit increases are often less invasive than a brand-new application, but issuers …
The Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a top-notch cash back credit card because of its generous and simple rewards structure. With it, you earn a minimum of 1.5% cash back on all purchases, and you can double that return at drugstores and on dining, earning …
Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stand guard after a driver of a vehicle was shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. Tim Evans | Reuters U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a woman in her car on Wednesday on a residential street in Minneapolis, …
With travel credit cards and loyalty programs, nothing lasts forever. Welcome bonuses, benefits and rules are in constant flux. The best deals can last for years or be erased in a matter of weeks. With that in mind, I’ve identified three opportunities to take advantage of in 2026, all of …
The holidays may be over but your budget could still be carrying the weight of all that spending. In fact, according to a LendingTree survey, more than a third of Americans (37%) racked up holiday debt this year, averaging $1,223 — up from $1,181 last year and the highest level …
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Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances averaging more than $6,500 and APRs hovering around 23%, clearing the ledger is on many people’s minds in the new year. Making progress with debt can feel insurmountable, especially if you didn’t …