Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

It's not your run-of-the-mill scam – if there is even such a thing anymore. It starts out with a fake text, just like many scams do these days, but surprisingly morphs further into crooks even showing ...

Shopping more with your credit cards also increases the chances of being scammed. Here's what to watch out for. As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift. So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually welcome.

Say the word “free,” and it’s enough to make even the most experienced travelers lose their marbles. For example, if I offer you 100,000 free bonus miles for signing up for my precious-metal credit ...

Ever since the advent of the internet there have been a litany of new and creative ways for folks to scam the crap out of blissfully ignorant citizens. The latest scam tactic is taking over our ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

A gift card to his favorite restaurant or retailer might be a nice, hassle-free way of showing dad some appreciation on Father’s Day weekend. Just make sure you’re not inadvertently sending a present ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to spread some cheer with gift cards. However, it’s important to remember that these convenient gifts are also a favorite ...

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She only knew him as "William." Frankly, she had done all she could to forget him over the past three years. Forget that she ever talked with him. Forget that one late September day in 2021 during ...