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How Many Credit Cards Are Too Many?
Credit cards can increase your purchasing power, but how many credit cards are too many? There are both pros and cons of having multiple cards.
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What Your Credit Card Design May Say About You [Infographic]
Ever wonder what the design of your credit card tells the world about who you are? Well, Credit One Bank did, and darned if we didn’t wind up with this infographic. Please don’t use our findings for academic term papers (that matter), news stories (that are factual), scientific studies (that are serious), or wagering (if you want to win) purposes. After all, we’re bankers, not psychologists.
5 Tips for Planning a Couples Weekend Getaway
Whether you hope to make the most of a three-day holiday weekend with your partner or just need to remind yourself what life was like before diaper duty, a weekend getaway might be just what you need to recharge and reconnect as a couple. A mini-vacation could give you a much-needed break from the daily grind while creating lasting memories at a fraction of the cost of a longer trip. So save those vacation days for a more extended trip and get ready to pack your bags for a shorter, sweeter jaunt.
Back-to-School Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many parents spent much of the summer of 2020 wondering what school would look like for their kids this fall. As the beginning of the school year approaches, many states have unveiled plans for how kids in their state will attend school, but uncertainty still remains about what might happen if there are widespread shutdowns like we saw earlier in the year. About the only thing we know for sure is that this school year will be unlike any most of us have previously experienced.
What Is a Fleet Card or Fuel Card?
Ever since internal-combustion-engine vehicles started being used for business, business owners have pondered the best way to keep their vehicles fueled and on the road. Should they use cash, which requires supplying drivers with money upfront? Or have them pay out-of-pocket and reimburse them later, after they’ve submitted expense reports and receipts? Should they invest in on-site fueling, which requires a significant outlay of capital and really only makes sense for companies with larger fleets of vehicles? Or should they use company credit cards, which can be used to purchase most anything, including items companies don’t want their drivers buying?
Post-Pandemic Travel Tips
As COVID-19 infections across the United States decline and vaccinations increase, the number of Americans willing to travel is on the rise. If you're ready for a change of scenery after quarantining and staying home since the pandemic hit, here are a few tips to help you stay safer as you ease back into travel mode.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.