Category: Money Management

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Chase Reveals Q2 2023 5% Bonus Categories for Freedom Cards

One of the biggest perks of the popular Chase Freedom Flex card (and its predecessor the Chase Freedom card) is the ability to earn 5% cashback on categories that rotate each quarter. Currently, these categories include grocery stores, fitness clubs and gym memberships, and purchases at Target. Now, with the first quarter of the year drawing to an end, Chase has revealed its Q2 2023 bonus categories. From April 1st...

Money at 30: Why Does Decluttering Feel Like Saving Money?

A few weeks ago, I shared that I was going on a bit of a subscription cancelation binge — and, let me tell you, I've been on a high ever since. In fact, after slashing those costs and racking up savings, I was inspired to keep the good times rolling... except how? Well, after sitting with this feeling, I realized that what I really wanted to do was engage in...

Credit Card Debt Increased by $180.3 Billion in 2022

After a year in 2021 that saw credit card debt declining during all four quarters, 2022 officially saw debt steadily increasing. According to new figures from WalletHub, consumer credit card debt increased by $85.8 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022. This marks the largest quarterly increase on record. It also brings 2022's total to $180.3 billion in credit card debt added. As WalletHub notes, the Q4 2022 increase was 1.8...

Bilt Rewards Announces Partnership with Lyft, New Rewards

A new perk has popped up for Bilt customers who regularly take rideshares. This week, Bilt Rewards announced a partnership with Lyft that will allow Bilt members to earn rewards on rides. First, Bilt loyalty members can now link their account to Lyft and earn 2x Bilt points on Lyft rideshare purchases. Additionally, Bilt Mastercard customers can earn up to a total of 5x points on rides when they link...

Money at 30: Digital Nomadism Revisited

A few years back, I shared that listening to a podcast had sent me down a rabbit hole exploring the world of digital nomadism. At the time, I'd firmly concluded that the lifestyle wasn't for me. Yet, more recently, the topic has once again come up in conversations between me and my wife. That's partially due to our current frustrations with our apartment complex and wondering what surprises await us...

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for April to June 2023

Late last year, rather than releasing its entire 2023 calendar of quarterly 5% bonus categories for its It card, Discover only revealed the categories for January through March (grocery store, drug store, and select streaming service purchases). Now, with the second quarter coming up, the card issuer has announced what spending categories cardholders will be able to earn 5% back on from April through June. First up, during the second...

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — February 2023

It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. Up first, we'll look at the topics of spending and saving. After that, we'll talk about financial independence followed by minimalism. Then, we'll close things out with a look at comfort creep, nomad tech items, and treasure! As usual, this month’s list includes a couple...

Chase and DoorDash Launch DoorDash Rewards Mastercard

After initially teasing a co-branded credit card last fall, today, Chase and DoorDash officially launched the new product. Customers can now apply for the DoorDash Rewards Mastercard to earn cashback on their delivery orders and beyond. Starting with the rewards, the new DoorDash credit card earns 4% cashback on DoorDash and Caviar orders. Additionally, other dining purchases will earn 3% back. Grocery store purchases (online or in-store) will earn 2%...