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The new card makes it easy to use a buy now, pay later plan, but you can get its paid features for free elsewhere. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a ...

Renting a car can be convenient, but choosing how to pay for it can impact your overall costs. Most rental agencies accept both credit and debit cards, but the financial implications differ. While one ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. One of the biggest questions anyone in their young ...

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Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...