Airports are not places of emotional respite and quiet contemplation. Airports are angry, crowded, chaotic, exploitative places where anxiety thrives like bacteria on picnic potato salad. Heavily-policed cathedrals of dread and frustration where the malware-ridden charging stations are all occupied and a mediocre sandwich costs 12 bucks. The modern airport experience distills and concentrates the […]
According to most of the traditional indicators, the American economy is doing well, or at least as well as it’s been doing in a while. However, with such necessities as housing and healthcare becoming ever more prohibitively expensive for the average person, is it any wonder that, belying the propagandistic happy talk, articles aimed at people […]
We are a nation of debtors. The defining feature of modern American life is the fact that everything necessary for survival — housing, education, health care, you name it — gets more expensive by the day while our wages stagnate or decline. Ergo, we get ourselves into credit card debt in order to keep the […]
Travel often? Tired of paying extra for your rental car’s insurance? If you can find the right credit card, you may be able to skip forking over cash for a rental car company’s coverage. Included as a benefit on many travel cards, credit card car rental insurance can cover your rental car in case of […]
Metal credit cards promise sturdy construction and a premium in-hand feel. These cards are often heavier and thicker than regular cards, which helps prevent damage and theft. Plus, whipping out a metal card at checkout means that you’ll stand out compared to other basic plastic cards. Besides a deluxe build, metal credit cards usually come […]
There are many reasons why travelers with income to spare may be attracted to the benefits of a travel rewards credit card. These cards typically carry hefty annual fees, but the frequent flier can make up this value (and then some) by taking strategic advantage of the high-value travel perks that often come with these […]
The mounting pressures of modern life are grinding our gears. As the cost and availability of housing, education, and health care continue their meteoric and unchallenged ascent, our levels of stress, debt, anxiety, and depression are enjoying a concomitant rise as well. Given the dystopian future we can see coming but seem powerless to prevent, is it […]
When you launch a new business, you’re probably aware of how a business credit card can help you smooth out your cash flow to help you get your enterprise off the ground. You may also be aware that a business credit card can help you out in other ways — by helping you build your credit score […]
Credit scores are an important tool in determining the health of your overall credit history. By distilling your history into a single number, you’ll know if you need to work on improving your credit, or if you can apply for that credit card with extra rewards. Unfortunately, you may notice different scores if you check […]
When you plan a trip out of the country, you factor in the cost of hotels, transportation, food, and the like when creating your budget. However, there’s an expense you may face when traveling that you probably haven’t considered. Every time you use your credit card outside the US, you may end up paying a […]
