Saving Money / Savings Advice Sue Hwang / GOBankingRates Walmart, the world’s second-largest retailer, has nearly 5,300 stores across the United States. In addition to all the products Walmart sells, the store offers several non-merchandise services to customers. One such service is the Walmart MoneyCenter. This banking alternative provides financial services such as check cashing,…
Travel is Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Save on Your Summer Trip
When I took a trip to Spain this past March, I realized something — travel is back. The airports were sardine-packed and the plane seats were all full. Months later, though, the picture of what travel looks like for the rest of 2022 has snapped into sharper focus. The bottom line? It’s expensive. Airline cancellations…
Best Credit Card Deals and Bonuses This Week: July 4, 2022
The summer is already starting to fly by, but whether you’re traveling or staying close to home, it’s a great time to boost your points, miles, and cash back balances by opening a new credit card. We’ve seen non-stop elevated bonuses from Chase, American Express, and Citi, and there are dozens of other lucrative offers…
US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments across the region amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels. While avoiding directly mentioning Iran, the 5th Fleet’s decision to…
Credit Cards Can Help Improve Your Credit Score. Here’s How
Credit cards have become popular among consumers. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data for March 2022, credit card users spend Rs 14,500 per month on an average as compared to Rs 700 debit card spends per month. While misusing credit cards can land you in debt and hit your credit score, responsible…
How to choose the right credit card
Aryan has recently got married and his household expenses as well as expenses on travel and leisure activities have gone up. He has been evaluating different credit cards in the market. He has found that the reward programs under which he earns bonus points for expenses charged to the card, are very attractive in some…
Best Store Credit Cards That Do Soft Pulls [And Why They’re Worth It]
Naomi Bishop Last Updated on: Jul 03, 2022 Not so long ago, you could obtain a lot of store credit cards through a soft credit pull. A soft pull is a brief look at your credit that does not affect your credit score. More recently, however, you can pre-qualify for most store credit cards with…
Flight canceled and now you’re stranded? Here’s what to do.
Here are four things to know about canceled and delayed flights When are you entitled to a refund or free hotel when traveling? Here are four things to know when dealing with canceled or delayed flights. Getty, USA TODAY Stuck in an airport far from home because your flight was just canceled? Sadly, it’s becoming…
10 top hotels opening this summer
10 top hotels opening this summer Advertiser Disclosure Many of the credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include…
12 Summer Contests And Sweepstakes With Free Travel Prizes And Perks
Stock image of ecstatic woman trying to catch falling money getty If you’re looking for a good travel deal this summer, there are a lot of options out there, even with the rapidly inflating prices. But, you can also try your luck with these travel contests and sweepstakes that could have you on your way…