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Cash Back vs. Travel Rewards: How to Choose
If you want low-maintenance rewards from your credit card, cash back is the way to go. If you're looking for fee trips or perks while on the move, consider travel rewards.
May 2, 2026
Discover’s 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2025: Gas, Transit, Utilities
Eligible Discover cardholders can earn bonus cash back on qualifying spending in these categories.
Apr 4, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Burlington Credit Card
The Burlington credit card has one of the lowest rewards rates among store credit cards, a paltry 1 point per $1 spent. You’ll likely save more, even at Burlington Coat Factory, with a general rewards credit card.
May 2, 2026
Best Credit Cards for Wellness
However you define wellness, there's a credit card that can reward you for the spending you do to take care of mind, body and soul. Take a look at our top picks.
Apr 4, 2026
How To Plan A Road Trip
Interested in a road trip but don’t know where to start? We created an easy guide with everything you need to know about how to plan a road trip.
Apr 3, 2026
How to Save Money: Simple Steps to Start Today
Do you need a little nest egg? Check out our ultimate step-by-step guide on how to save money. It covers everything you need to do to start saving.
Apr 18, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Revel Credit Card
The Revel credit card could be costly, depending on the terms you're given. Explore how it compares with other options to determine if it's right for you.
Apr 4, 2026
Chime Prime Launches With 5% Back in Select Categories
The financial technology company Chime is rolling out Chime Prime, a third membership tier with the richest incentives of the bunch, including elevated rewards rates for Chime Card holders.
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: Where Should I Put My Savings to Earn as Much Interest as Possible?
Dear Careful, Kudos for keeping an eye on what your money is doing each month! A couple of things could be going on here. A money market account (MMA) has a higher average interest rate than a checking or savings account, but it might require a higher balance to earn that rate. You might have been...
Apr 18, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Credit One Wander Card
The Credit One Wander Card lacks the travel-related perks that one would expect to find in a card with a sizable annual fee.
Apr 4, 2026
Dear Penny: Am I Cruel to Make My Husband Work if We Don’t Need the Money?
Dear Annoyed, If your husband sulks, ignore him. But please don’t waste a second feeling guilty about asking him to work. He’s gotten two years of leisure. You busted your butt to get to a place where you didn’t need to be traditionally employed. You basically did two full-time jobs for nearly a decade. You...
Apr 18, 2026
JetBlue Premier Card to Add New Benefits and Enhance Old Perks
The JetBlue Premier Card is adding new perks and enhanced benefits that will offer more value and keep the same annual fee. Find out what's in store for cardholders.
May 2, 2026