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Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him

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The Points Guy (TPG) tells you everything you need to know about getting the most out of loyalty programs , credit card points or airline rewards. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine. And The Points Guy’s name is actually Brian Kelly. I describe my vibe as… relaxed.

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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. I was trapped. There was nothing I could do. The family of four behind me had no idea. Customers in other checkout lines were oblivious.

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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 billion increase during the fourth quarter alone.

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Master Your Memory with Ron White

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Personally, I can now memorize a deck of cards faster than I can say ‘queen of spades.’ Your goal might not be to enter a memory competition, but you might have a simpler goal to be able to remember names and faces, or what you read in a magazine or a book, or to give speeches without notes or memorize product knowledge.”.

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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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What Is the Best E-Commerce Platform?

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And the payment platform supports all major credit cards and PayPal. Of course, it accepts major credit cards and PayPal. And it will come with all the most popular payment gateways such as major credit cards and Amazon Pay ready to go. User-friendly templates get you started in a hurry.