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Capital One Venture X Business Card Review

The Capital One Venture X Business card is the business version of the award-winning Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. The Venture X Business offers great bonuses, generous rewards, and luxury perks, all these for a reasonable annual fee. If you were looking for a credit card for your small business, this card is worth closer attention.

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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Review

If you’ve been looking for a premium travel rewards credit card with a moderate annual fee, rejoice! Capital One has the card just like that – the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This card can outshine premium travel cards from Chase and Amex and become your loyal travel companion.

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X1 Credit Card – The Smartest Credit Card?

The X1 Card is a new credit product from Thrive, a San Francisco company that also offers ThriveCash, personal loans for students. The new card is said to have “smart” features and advertised as “designed for a new generation of cardholders.” Partnered with Visa network, the card boasts rewards, no annual fee, low interest rate range, and intelligent features. It is not only heavy with rewards and benefits but also a literally heavy card – 17 grams of stainless steel.

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Capital One Savor Credit Card – The Best Cash Back For Dining & Entertainment

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Foodies rejoice! Capital One now offers the highest cash back on dining and entertainment of any credit card available. You can earn an unlimited 4% cash back on every dining and entertainment purchases that you make. The Capital One Savor credit card also offers one of the highest sign-up bonuses I’ve ever seen on a pure cash back credit card. Plus, the annual fee of $95 is waived the first year. This card is definitely on top of my list of best cashback credit cards.

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14 Southwest International Destinations for Your Next Getaway

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Southwest Airlines is my favorite domestic airline due to their awesome customer service, no-frills approach and great benefits, like the Southwest Companion Pass. But did you know that there are 14 Southwest international destinations to choose from?

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New Benefits for the SPG Amex Credit Cards: Huge Sign-Up Bonuses and More

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The new SPG credit card bonuses are now available. And they’re exciting, easily topping any bonus we’ve ever seen for these cards. You’ll get 75,000 points with the SPG personal card and a huge 100,000 points with the business card.

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American Express Starwood Luxury Credit Card Announced

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With the merger of the Marriott and SPG hotel portfolios, there is a new opportunity to earn hotel rewards. Existing American Express SPG and Marriott Rewards credit cards will remain open for current cardholders. The rewards program is changing and so are the credit card benefits, but there are also new credit cards being issued. The American Express SPG Luxury Card is rumored to launch on August 23, 2018, with some really enticing benefits. Read on to learn about the changes to your favorite cards.

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How to Improve Your Credit Score Quickly

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Your credit score is the key to so many important decisions in your life. Landing a job. Renting an apartment or buying a home. Getting insurance. And, for those of us who love to travel, being approved for the premium credit cards we love so much. But, what happens if your credit score needs some help? Here are the best ways that I know to improve your credit health and your credit score.

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Step-By-Step Guide to the Shopping Cart Trick: Get a Credit Card Without a Hard Pull

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Having great credit allows you to apply for all of the best credit cards. But what happens if you have some dings on your credit report? Are you out of luck? There happens to be a way to start repairing your credit  through something known as the Shopping Cart Trick.

Never heard of it? We’ll share what it is, how to use it and which stores offer you the best chance at approval.

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How to Get Pre-Approved and Pre-Qualify for Bank of America Credit Cards

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As a financial journalist, I have to admit something potentially embarrassing: I didn’t know anything about pre-qualifying for a credit card until a few years into my career. In my early  college days when I had no money and no sense (or cents), I actually thought that I could get one of the high-end Amex cards.y

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Chase Refer-A-Friend Bonus: Earn Points the Easy Way

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There are many ways to earn travel rewards, like flying, staying at a hotel or getting a new credit card. Did you know that some credit cards will give you bonus points for referring your friends? Here’s everything you need to know about the Chase Refer-A-Friend bonus.

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Best Credit Cards for Students: How to Get Cash Back and Free Travel

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When you are in college, you’re preparing for both your career and your financial future. On campus or during Spring Break, you may be tempted by the allure of a free frisbee or t-shirt, but don’t fall for these tired marketing tricks. Instead, get one of the best credit cards for students to build your credit so you can eventually qualify for the cards with the best rewards and benefits.

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Citi Price Rewind Program: Tips for Maximizing This Valuable Benefit Based on New Limits

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Price Protection is a valuable benefit because it protects cardholders in case something they buy goes on sale shortly after purchase. Citibank has been one of the leaders in price protection because this benefit is available on almost every consumer credit card they offer.

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British Airways Credit Cards: Everything You Need To Know

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When I talk to my friends about British Airways, they often wonder why I would focus on an airline that doesn’t fly within the United States.

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The Best Credit Cards to Use For Any Hotel Stay (Including Airbnb)

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It’s satisfying when you can book a hotel room with points. There are literally thousands of hotels around the world where you can use points from hotel cards and other travel cards to stay for free.

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Capital One Balance Transfers: Everything You Need to Know

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When you’re in debt, the two best ways to pay off the balances are debt consolidation and 0% balance transfers. If you can pay off the balances within 1 to 2 years, you’re better off with a credit card balance transfer.

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The Best Payment Platform for Your Business: Paypal, Square, Stripe and Braintree Compared

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Businesses of all sizes are looking for new ways to accept payments in our fast-paced global economy. Checks are practically a thing of the past and, luckily, getting paid for goods and services is getting a lot easier.

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American Express Pre-Approval: Your Guide to Pre-Qualify for the Best Cards

How to prequalify for an Amex Card

I remember the days when qualifying for an American Express card was a sign of privilege. If you could throw down an Amex card, you probably had more money than most.

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What Is Price Protection, Why Is It Valuable and Which Credit Cards Offer It?

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Price Protection is a benefit that you may not know about, but you are missing out on some serious savings if you aren’t using it. When used to their fullest, price protection benefits could rival the credit card rewards that you earn. Many of the major card issuers, including Capital One, and Citi, offer this coverage. These are our top picks for cards with Price Protection.

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Best Credit Cards Offering Price and Return Protection

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Chase is eliminating return and price protections for all of its cards. If these valuable protections are important to you, check out our list of excellent alternatives from Citi, Discover and American Express. Let’s take a look at what each issuer offers before getting into the specific cards.

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