Nazareth College / Flickr source If you’ve got a few friends graduating this year, it may be time to whip at your credit card. As previously reported, issuers tend to offer seasonal discounts through their bonus malls or via Twitter that can save customers some cash in the long run. Here are some of the better deals issuers are offering in anticipation of graduation day. American Express is celebrating graduation season by offering its cardholders 5 times the points back on purchases made at select retailers who offer some grad-friendly merchandise. This includes The Apple Store, The Home Depot, HP, Kohl’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Land’s End, Omaha Steaks and electronics companies JR.com and TigerDirect.com. Cardholders should log into Amex’s rewards website, then click “earn points” ... Continue reading →
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The right credit card can save you plenty of money on some summer fun. In addition to ample rewards on airfare or hotel accommodations, the best travel cards now let you skirt foreign transaction fees, get you access to some exclusive events, feature cool airfare perks and carry reasonable annual fees. But choosing the card that will best serve your summer plans can require a bit of introspection. “If you have an allegiance to a particular hotel or airline, a co-branded credit card many be best for you,” says Erik Larson, president of product research site NextAdvisor.com. For example, United frequent flyers may want to opt for the airline’s Mileage Explorer card, which in addition to some decent rewards, entitles cardholders ... Continue reading →