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There’s a nearly 3 in 10 chance your winter holiday flight won’t arrive on time

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Flying during the holidays is a necessary evil for many travelers — evil because flight delays and cancellations can turn festive travelers into frustrated ones. But …

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Cost of domestic airfare surges 9.8% in past year

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You’re not imagining things. Domestic airfare in the past year has risen nationally and at 95 of the 100 largest airports, according to a new LendingTree …

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81% of credit cardholders have been in debt, but only 39% have taken advantage of consolidation

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If you find yourself saddled with credit card debt — as more than half of cardholders are right now — a number of payoff strategies can …

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Can loyalty programs really help you beat inflation?

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  Everyone loves a bargain or a deal — even more so during a period of rising prices — which is why 8 in 10 Americans …

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Here’s how many Americans won’t be able to afford a summer vacation

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Here’s yet another sign that people are eager to return to the pre-pandemic normal: Nearly three-quarters of Americans report they’ve made summer travel plans this year, …

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Even guests are overspending on weddings

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More than half of Americans who’ve participated in a bridal party say they’ve felt pressure to spend above what they could afford, according to the latest …

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Want low airfares? These 10 airports are your best bet

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The airline industry has been experiencing economic turbulence over the past two years, most notably when the number of people flying plummeted during the early days …

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Why Americans think men with beards are better with money

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Here’s why half of Americans are dreading the holidays

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Are you wasting your travel rewards? You’re not alone

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Americans in these cities have the most credit card debt

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Cities where Americans owe the most on their credit cards

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Here’s how many are rethinking retirement due to COVID-19

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Aside from being a public health crisis, the coronavirus pandemic has had a major financial impact on American consumers. From job loss to reduced work hours …

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How to get the most from Amazon’s Shop With Points program

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If you’re an Amazon shopper, you may have heard about the Amazon Shop With Points program that lets you use credit card rewards and points toward …

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7 smart credit card strategies for college students

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Gab Poska, a student at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, is one of thousands of young adults grappling with the financial fallout of …

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About 40 million Americans had a credit card declined over the last year

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Was your credit card declined in the past year? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. More than 1 in 5 consumers (22%) say it happened …

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7 fun ways to rack up credit card rewards this summer

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Paying for summer fun using a rewards credit card can help pave the way for a fantastic future trip this fall or winter. The card rewards …