The 5 best gas apps of 2023
Gas apps can help you save on the rising cost of gasoline.
5 min read
Dec 28, 2022
About the author
Expertise
Travel rewards, credit card and debt statistics
Education
Bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Delaware
Highlights
- Writing about credit cards and travel rewards since 2008
- Contributed to over 100 outlets, including Money.com, The Points Guy, NerdWallet, Business Insider, USA Today and Forbes
- Founder and producer of CardCon
"When credit card expert Jason Steele reached out to me about a post on credit card sign-up bonuses, I knew he’d be able to answer the questions I get all the time." – Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast “Her Money With Jean Chatzky,” and the financial editor of NBC Today for 25 years.
Experience
Jason Steele is a professional journalist and credit card expert who has been contributing to online publications since 2008. He was one of the original contributors to The Points Guy, and his work has been appearing there since 2011. He has also contributed to over 100 of the leading personal finance and travel outlets.
He's frequently interviewed and quoted by mainstream outlets on the subjects of credit cards and travel. Jason is passionate about travel rewards credit cards, which he uses to earn rewards that he can redeem for him and his family to travel around the world.
Jason is also the founder and producer of CardCon, a conference for credit and credit card journalists that's held annually.
Jason graduated from the University of Delaware in 1994 with a bachelor of arts degree with a major in history.
Jason's latest articles
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How to use credit cards to save on business travel
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When you will earn miles on a flight and when you won’t
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6 tips for using gas credit cards wisely
Saving money on gas with credit cards isn’t as simple as it seems. Here’s how.
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How to protect your wallet from scams at the gas pump
With the price of gas rising, scams at the gas pump have become more common.
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How eviction can affect your credit
Eviction indirectly affects your credit score depending on the collections matter.
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How to earn rewards when traveling for an employer
Business travelers have the opportunity to earn rewards from travel providers and credit card issuers.
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How a rental car is covered by a credit card
Not all credit cards offer car rental insurance, and it can vary from card to card.
5 min read Jul 11, 2022 -
Long term planning with a credit card
Credit cards are powerful tools that can be used to achieve a range of financial goals.
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Best cities for recent college graduates
Recent graduates are flocking to these five cities — for good reason.
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Capital One VentureOne Card benefits guide
The Capital One VentureOne rewards card has no annual fee, and it offers a wide range of shopping, security, travel insurance and purchase-protection benefits.
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Why I love the Delta SkyMiles Gold
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Everything you need to know about the Capital One mobile app
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5 ways to control your spending and save more money
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Best Visa credit cards for December 2022
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