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Got Free Checked Bags Via Your Credit Card? You Sure About That?
Just because you have the right co-branded airline credit card doesn’t mean you’ll always get a free checked bag, thanks to a plethora of fine print. Here are 10 ‘gotchas’ to be aware of.
May 2, 2026
Kikoff Review: Pros, Cons & Verdict
Kikoff provides two credit-building options for people looking to establish or improve their credit history and credit score. Learn more here.
Apr 25, 2026
7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025
There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones. So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...
Apr 18, 2026
Best Credit Cards for Families
The best credit cards for families make it easy to earn and redeem points across the categories where families spend the most, including food and travel.
May 2, 2026
Find the Red Flags on Your Credit Report Before It’s Too Late
Know what’s on your credit report. Check your credit report. Have you seen your credit report? It seems someone is always suggesting a deep dive into our credit reports. But do you actually know what that means? Do you even know how to read a credit report? If not, it’s time to learn so that...
Apr 18, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Priceline Credit Card
If you already use Priceline.com to get deals, then paying for them with the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa could stretch your dollar even more.
Apr 4, 2026
5 Things to Know About ‘Luxury Card’ Credit Cards
The heavy metal cards have big annual fees without the benefits to match.
Apr 25, 2026
This Actor Is Saving More Than $1,100/Year — Just by Switching Car Insurance
When Kevin Gerdes’ car insurance rates climbed from from $186 per month up to $240, he knew it was time to find a better insurance company. Was finding cheap auto insurance with great coverage like looking for Harrison Ford’s chops on a B-list budget?
Apr 6, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Pomelo Card
The Pomelo Card is an option that builds credit and facilitates fee-free money transfers to the Philippines.
Apr 4, 2026
The 3 Levels of Visa Credit Card Benefits
Visa cards offer packages labeled Traditional, Signature and Infinite. But the most important benefits of Visa cards are set by the issuing bank, not Visa.
Apr 4, 2026
Capital One Aims to Buy Discover: What Does that Mean?
Capital One is attempting to buy Discover — does that matter for you? It matters for consumers who depend on credit to live their lives and who pay high interest rates for the privilege. It also matters to the corporations that make money off the credit extended to those people. Capital One and Discover cards...
Apr 18, 2026
As Citi and American Airlines Go Exclusive, Their Cards Need Tweaks
Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
Apr 4, 2026