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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles

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As Neff has learned, one key to doing that is having a good rewards credit card—and taking advantage of everything it has to offer. The right credit card for your business travel needs will depend on several factors, including the size and maturity of your business, your expense levels and your credit profile.

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Cashing in Without a Cash Register

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The rows of brightly colored candy, tabloids and magazines were closing in on me. Let me make a cashless payment by scanning my phone, entering a secret code or with my mom’s credit card. This article was published in February 2013 and has been updated. I was trapped. There was nothing I could do. You may be surprised.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. One recent survey by the credit card comparison website CardHub observed that consumers added a total of $87.3 Many purchases are wants, not needs. You deserve it!

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. TRY THIS: The app Acorns rounds up each of your purchases and invests the spare change.

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Americans increasingly pulled out their credit cards to pay for a whole slew of more-expensive goods and services, which resulted in the biggest surge in credit card debt in more than 20 years. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.

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When Considering Your Investment Strategy, Keep These 3 Rules in Mind

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There are no headlines about the vast majority of people who have burned time and money into creating digital art that no one ever purchases. In many ways, the media platforms that promote these clickbait articles should be viewed no differently than entertainment platforms. Overcome FOMO. Photo by @DimaBerlin/Twenty20.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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Purchase that daily latte, advises financial expert Nicole Lapin. Throughout the book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as how she painlessly eliminated a $5,000 credit-card balance. Negotiate your bills and purchases, and find extra money by making your social network work for you.