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Carissa Rawson

Carissa Rawson

Contributing Writer at NerdWallet

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  • Arabic
  • English
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  • General Assignment News
  • Finance & Banking Services
  • Travel

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Recent Articles

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Is Expedia Legit? Can It Get Me a Good Deal?

Online travel agency Expedia offers plenty of deals and allows travelers to earn loyalty perks through One Key. Here's how to save money on Expedia.
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AmEx Car Rental Insurance: What to Know

AmEx car rental insurance coverage can come in handy when renting a car for travel. Make sure you know how to get the full benefits offered by your card.
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Chase Car Rental Insurance: 4 Things to Know

Chase car rental insurance comes free with most of the issuer's travel credit cards, but there are a few things to know about how to get that coverage.
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How Much Is Travel Insurance?

How much is travel insurance? Travel insurance costs will vary based on coverage, but you might already have some level of insurance through your credit card.
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The Pros and Cons of Booking Through Online Travel Agencies

We took a look at the pros and cons of online travel agencies so that you can decide whether to book third party or direct. Here's what you need to know.
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What Credit Cards Can Get Me Into Chase Lounges, And Where Are They...

Chase lounges are coming to six airports around the country. How can you get it? These two Chase cards are an easy way to get lounge access if you want it.
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The Best New Marriott Credit Card Offers

Marriott credit card offers run the gamut from a simple but worthwhile no-fee card to a high-end card with more than enough benefits to cover the annual fee.
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Why Travelzoo Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Travelzoo is among the many online travel agencies out there that promise to deliver good travel deals — and for certain types of trips, it definitely does.
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Guide to Global Entry Appointment & Interview

How long do Global Entry appointments take? The Global Entry interview is mercifully short, just come prepared for the process by bringing the right documents.
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How to Get into an AmEx Centurion Lounge Before Your Flight

Wondering how to get into the AmEx Lounge at your favorite airport? Holding one of these AmEx cards is the simplest way to access an AmEx Centurion Lounge.
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How to Use the American Express Airline Credit

Wondering how to use the American Express airline credit? This perk will reimburse you for spending on seat selection, baggage fees and a few other things.
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The Best Credit Cards for Hyatt

The best Hyatt credit card might not be a Hyatt card at all. Co-branded cards come with Hyatt status but might not net you the most Hyatt points. Here's why.
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Hilton Credit Cards: A Guide for Beginners

What Hilton credit cards are best for beginners? Can they still get you free room nights? Here's how these cards compare (and which are worth the annual fee).
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The Best Founderscard Travel Benefits

Founderscard benefits for travelers include elite status perks with hotels, airlines and even Caesars in Las Vegas. Members also get additional hotel discounts.
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The Guide to Capital One Transfer Partners

Capital One transfer partners include three hotel programs and 16 airlines. Here's what you should know about Capital One Miles transfer partners.
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Hyatt Status Match: What You Need to Know

Hyatt status match opportunities are few and far between. But one lesser-known rewards program has a relationship with World of Hyatt that sets you up to match.
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How Capital One Rental Car Insurance Works

Capital One rental car insurance kicks in when you waive the rental company's offered insurance and use certain Capital One cards to pay for your car rental.
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AmEx Gold Lounge Access: What to Know

AmEx Gold lounge access is, unfortunately, not a thing. But the card still carries value and AmEx has plenty of other cards that do include lounge access.
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How to Purchase Theme Park Tickets With Points

Using points to buy theme park tickets might not maximize value, but could still be worth it depending on your spending priorities. Here's what to know.
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How to Maximize the Venture X Card

Wondering how to maximize that shiny new Venture X card? Here are seven tips for making sure you get all the value you can from this premium Capital One card.
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AmEx Platinum Travel Insurance: What to Know

The Platinum Card by American Express travel insurance includes protections for trip delay and cancellation, and secondary rental car coverage. Here's the basics.