Mary Beth is a freelance writer for Newsweek’s personal finance team. She specializes in explaining the ins and outs of mortgages and other loans, helping people to use debt wisely and build ...

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For more than 10 years, Jon Nickel-D'Andrea has been a sought-after expert on how to travel the world using rewards points and miles. Jon has been featured in local and national publications and ...

The average online shopper in the U.S. spends over $5,300 annually, according to a study by Insider Intelligence, so if you're not using the right credit card for your purchases, you're ...

Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

Applying for a credit card is usually easy and quick. But waiting for approval and for the physical card to arrive can take a little time. Although some credit cards offer instant approval and ...

Securing online approval for a personal loan requires careful planning and following specific guidelines. Lenders evaluate multiple factors, such as creditworthiness, income stability, and repayment ...

Are you planning to apply for a credit card and are clueless as to how to go about it. Before you get a go-ahead from a bank ...

Claire is a senior editor at Newsweek focused on credit cards, loans and banking. Her top priority is providing unbiased, in-depth personal finance content to ensure readers are well-equipped with ...