Apple Card - Review
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- Aug 15, 2019
- 2 min
Discover it® Secured Card
Discover it® Secured Build or rebuild your credit with responsible use Discover it® Secured is 2019’s best secured credit card because it...
- Aug 15, 2019
- 2 min
Pre-Trip Travel Checklist
You've planned your trip, you've packed, but there are always things you are rushing around to do before you take a trip. At Be Secure...
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Discover it® Business Card - Review
The Discover it® Business Card offers an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases and even matches the cash back you’ve earned after the...
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
Discover it® Chrome Gas & Restaurant Card - Review
Earn 2% cash back on up to $1,000 per quarter in spending at gas stations and restaurants, and 1% back on all other spending — without...
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3 min
Be Prepared Series: Best Emergency Credit Card
An emergency comes along, and you haven't quite saved up your emergency savings plan. You want an option though and a good credit card...
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Save Series: Avoid Checked Bag Fees
If you want to save on airfare should watch out for checked luggage fees. These fees are typically $25 or $40 per checked bag, which...
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Save Series: 4 Ways To Save For A Vacation
Open a Dedicated and Separate Savings Account If you are serious about your effort to fund your travels directly, rather than out of...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1 min
Financial Freedom Series: 5 Great 4th of July Fireworks Shows
Alaska Anchorage does Fourth of July in a big way: pancake breakfast and an Alaskan Baseball League game. Festivities are capped off with...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 2 min
Financial Freedom Series - Part 4: 5 Tips For Saving Money On Your Summer Vacation
1. Know where to find the best deals. Many airlines, hotels and other travel companies offer deals through social media, email and apps...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Capital One® - Journey® Student Credit Card - Rewards Card
Journey® Student Credit Card from Capital One® $0 Annual Fee Credit Level: AVERAGE Cash Back Rewards Earn 1% cash back on all your...
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Best Rewards Credit Card - Discover it® Miles
Discover it® Miles Credit Score Good to Excellent Credit Recommended (670-850) Intro BonusDiscover Match®Discover will match all the...
- Jun 12, 2019
- 1 min
Summer Save Series: Best Budget Travel
Surfside Beach, South Carolina Nicknamed "The Family Beach," Surfside Beach is a 2-mile strip on the South Carolina coast. Visitors can...
- Jun 12, 2019
- 2 min
Best Rewards Credit Card - Discover it® Cash Back
Discover it® Cash Back Recommended Credit Good to Excellent 670-850 Rewards Rate 5%: Earn 5% cash back at different places each quarter...
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Save Series: Most Inexpensive Europe Travel Destinations
Positano, Italy Best month to go: June Why book it: When you saw Under The Tuscan Sun, you dreamed of heading to this beautiful Italian...
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
Best Rewards Credit Cards - U.S. Bank Cash+™ Visa Signature® Card
Rewards Rate 5%5% cash back on your first $2,000 in eligible net purchases each quarter on the combined two categories you choose. 2%2%...
- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
Best Rewards Credit Cards - Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card
Rewards Rate Intro Bonus30,000 pointsEarn 30K bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - that's a $300 cash...
- May 22, 2019
- 3 min
Memorial Day Series- 5 Great Travel Options
Cape Cod, Massachusetts A classic getaway destination for Memorial Day travelers, Cape Cod offers scenic lighthouses, miles of beautiful...
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Memorial Day Series - Part 4 - Memorial Day Facts
1) Memorial Day didn’t officially become a federal holiday until 1971. It began in May of 1868 when General John A. Logan, the...
- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
American Express Connect & AMEX Offers
What is American Express Connect? Connect is an American Express website through which American Express Cardmembers can access Amex...
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
5 Best Places To Travel This Spring!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands The annual King’s Day (or Koningsdag) celebrations sweep the Netherlands on the last Saturday in April each...
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
5 Best Places To Go Glamping
Glamping (a.k.a. luxury camping) is here to stay. Travelers love seeing the great outdoors while also having access to running water and...
- Apr 8, 2019
- 1 min
15 Surprising & Interesting Travel Facts
Interesting Travel Facts 1. France covers more time zones than any country on the planet. 2. Canada has over three million lakes. That’s...
- Apr 4, 2019
- 2 min
Top 5 Places To Buy A Vacation Home - The Locations May Surprise You
The top 5 places to buy a vacation home may surprise you Rented.com has selected the best and worst locations in the country to buy a...
- Mar 26, 2019
- 2 min
Top 10 Carry-On Travel Essentials
The proper packing of a carry-on is a skill that takes time to perfect. Regardless of whether you’re packing a large purse, tote bag, or...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 1 min
Ask Izzy: Will It Hurt My Credit Score If I Apply For A Credit Card To Get The Sign Up Bonus Points?
Hi Izzy, Will it hurt my credit score if I open a credit card to get the sign-up bonus points? Thank you, Chase M., Union, Maine Keep...
- Feb 28, 2019
- 2 min
My Trip To Israel With Free Nights At The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya!
I traveled to beautiful Herzliya, Israel, and received free nights at the gorgeous Ritz-Carlton Herzliya with the Chase Marriot Rewards...
- Feb 20, 2019
- 3 min
Retail Credit Cards - Introduction - Amazon, Target, Walmart
For many retailers, a store-branded credit card is a great way to lure in repeat shoppers as well as cause customers to acquire a ton of...
- Feb 13, 2019
- 2 min
Most Romantic Valentine's Day Travel
5. Newport Rhode Island If you love American history, Newport is a great and romantic seaside resort. Newport has long catered to the...
- Jan 30, 2019
- 3 min
3 Unexpected and Awesome Valentine's Day Gift Ideas!
Are you looking for a different or outside of the Valentine's chocolate box this year for your special someone? Whether you are shopping...
- Jan 23, 2019
- 2 min
My Top 5 Dream Travel Destinations
Thinking about where you want to go, or what you want to do with your money, is a great way to have a clear plan and goal, and can help...
- Jan 16, 2019
- 2 min
Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations
1. Vail, Colorado Vail and Beaver Creek are amazing winter wonderland playgrounds with so many things to do. Of course they have...
- Jan 9, 2019
- 2 min
Barclaycard Arrival® Plus World Elite Mastercard® - Credit Card Review
Limited Time Offer for the Barclaycard Arrival® Plus World Elite Mastercard®: Enjoy 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases...
- Jan 3, 2019
- 2 min
Savor® Rewards from Capital One® Unlimited 4% Cash Back on Dining & Entertainment - Card Review
You have probably seen one or more of the TV ads for the Savor® Rewards from Capital One®. This credit card offers Unlimited 4% Cash Back...
- Dec 26, 2018
- 3 min
Top 5 Best New Year's Eve Celebrations and Destinations - Happy New Year!
The New Year, a time to celebrate what is to come. New Year's Eve is a wonderful time of year to reflect on the past year and look...
- Dec 19, 2018
- 3 min
Personal Finance New Year's Resolutions - Ways To Stick To Your Upcoming Money Saving Resolutions
It is almost 2019...we can't believe it either. 2018 has just flown by. Now you are about to set a New Year's resolution that is money...
- Nov 18, 2018
- 3 min
Holiday Gift Idea: California Wine Club
Do you love wine? Or do you have one or even multiple family members or friends that just love wine? Then we have a great holiday gift...
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
Why Capital One Venture Card Should Be Your New Credit Card
Have you been looking for a great everyday rewards card? Particularly one you can turn into travel rewards? At Be Secure Financially, we...
- Oct 24, 2018
- 3 min
Top Reasons Chase Sapphire Preferred Should Be Your First Card For Reward Points
Choosing the best travel rewards credit cards is a major part in maximizing your points and miles, and a select few offer a wide array...
- Oct 4, 2018
- 3 min
Top Five Halloween and Fall Travel Destinations
Fall is when the magic happens! So many incredible things occur in fall: leaves changing, pumpkins, apple cider, caramel apples, cool...
- Sep 27, 2018
- 3 min
Cathay Pacific Business Class - Review and Personal Experience
We know you are here because you love to read about how to fly for free using points! Well, we have a great offer/experience for you on...
- Sep 13, 2018
- 2 min
Free or Budget-Friendly Fall Date Ideas!
1. Bake A Pie Together Once you've returned home from harvesting apples or even just the store, head to the kitchen and make some...
- Sep 6, 2018
- 4 min
September Travel Inspiration
September is a gorgeous time of year in many places throughout the world and particularly the U.S. The summer has come and gone, and in...
- Aug 28, 2018
- 2 min
RentalCars.com - Why You Should Check It Out For Your Next Trip
We want you to have options for budgeting and saving money, so we will include different options for services, such as rental cars. We...
- Aug 19, 2018
- 3 min
Thrifty Car Rental - When Traveling Consider This Budget-Friendly Option
When you are in need of a car rentals, you can get a great rate on car rentals at more than 300 conveniently located Thrifty car rental...
- Aug 11, 2018
- 3 min
Virgin Atlantic - How To Use Points To Maximize Your Travel on Virgin Atlantic Airline!
Last week we introduced you to Virgin Atlantic Airways and their motto...embrace the human spirit and let it fly. This week we will show...
- Aug 6, 2018
- 2 min
Virgin Atlantic - Why You Should Fly With Their Beautiful Airline
Virgin Atlantic Airways' motto is pretty simple...embrace the human spirit and let it fly. The way to fly Economy is changing, and one...
- Aug 6, 2018
- 2 min
What Is Credit Sesame? Why You Should Sign Up...For Free!
If you haven't already, you need to read Be Secure Financially's article "Are You Monitoring Your Credit?" This will give you insight as...
- Jul 30, 2018
- 2 min
What Is Turn Key Vacation Rentals?
Turn Key Vacation Rentals features one-of-a-kind vacation rentals offering the experience of a fine hotel. TurnKey is located in 50+...
- Jul 22, 2018
- 1 min
Top Travel Destinations For 2018!
Tours4Fun is an online travel booking site that offers a wide selection of tours, activities, and vacation packages. They offer awesome...