Dear Cashing In, I read your column about being optimistic about travel planning for 2021, but I personally have some health risks and am definitely not planning to fly again until I’ve been vaccinated. I do love travel and I miss it, but with no hope for travel plans for […]
How to Get a Credit Limit Increase With an Apple Card
Apple launched its first credit card in August 2019, and just seven months later the Apple Card had an estimated 3.1 million users, according to Cornerstone Advisors. Whether you applied for the card to enjoy the cash back benefits, the privacy or the special financing on Apple products, you might be wondering […]
Best gas credit cards for bad credit
Rewards credit cards can be insanely lucrative, both in terms of their ongoing rewards and the generous sign-up bonuses they offer. Unfortunately, the best credit cards on the market are only available to consumers with very good or excellent credit, which usually means a FICO score of 740 or higher. […]
How to repair credit
Your credit score is one of the most important aspects of your financial health, but it’s also one of the most fragile. Building a great credit score can take years, but damaging it can seem to happen—in some situations—overnight. Thankfully, with the right credit repair tactics, you can reclaim this […]
Should I use a personal loan to consolidate debt?
Owing money can be a huge financial burden and it can also be logistically difficult to keep up with multiple creditors if you have several different loans outstanding. If you’re tired of sending in multiple monthly payments, debt consolidation through a personal loan could be the solution you’re looking for. […]
How to earn credit card points and miles faster
Credit card reward points and miles are loyalty benefits that most credit card issuers give to their borrowers in exchange for spending money on their card. Are credit card reward points worth it? The answer is yes — if you’re maximizing your rewards. To get the biggest possible benefit from your spending, […]