Key takeaways Before shopping for your first auto loan, assess your budget to determine how much you can comfortably afford. When you’re ready to apply, shop around and get preapproved with at least three lenders…

Key takeaways Cash back sites give you money for shopping at the retailers they recommend to you, and those retailers then pay the cash back sites for their referrals. These sites offer plenty of savings across many different categories, including travel, grocery spending and online shopping. To maximize the rewards…

Credit Sesame looks at what to do when you’re confused by the economy and getting mixed signals about what comes next. This is one of those times when staying informed can add to your confusion. The news is full of mixed signals: on-again, off-again tariffs, speculation that the Fed may…

Key takeaways When you pool together credit card rewards, you’re taking rewards from one or more cards and moving them onto a specific account or credit card, usually one with high redemption value. Pooling credit card rewards with family members can make it easier to reach redemption goals, especially when…