Author: Dawn Papandrea
There’s a nearly 3 in 10 chance your winter holiday flight won’t arrive on time
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 …
Cost of domestic airfare surges 9.8% in past year
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 …
81% of credit cardholders have been in debt, but only 39% have taken advantage of consolidation
If you find yourself saddled with credit card debt — as more than half of cardholders are right now — a number of payoff strategies can …
Can loyalty programs really help you beat inflation?
Everyone loves a bargain or a deal — even more so during a period of rising prices — which is why 8 in 10 Americans …
Here’s how many Americans won’t be able to afford a summer vacation
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, …
Even guests are overspending on weddings
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 …
Want low airfares? These 10 airports are your best bet
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 …
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
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 …
How to get the most from Amazon’s Shop With Points program
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 …
7 smart credit card strategies for college students
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 …
About 40 million Americans had a credit card declined over the last year
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 …
7 fun ways to rack up credit card rewards this summer
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 …
