Meredith Hoffman is a personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and received her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Before joining Bankrate in October 2019, Meredith worked as the news editor of Wilmington’s local newspaper, The Seahawk.
Meredith Hoffman
Recent Articles By Meredith Hoffman
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Credit Cards
How you can help small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses across the nation are struggling due to shutdowns caused by COVID-19. Here’s what you can do to support local businesses while staying safe at home.
5 MIN READ Sep. 29, 2020
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Credit Cards
Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations
The CLIA announced a voluntary extension of cruise operations through September 15
5 MIN READ Jul. 9, 2020
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Credit Cards
Chime: What the popularity of Neobanks could mean for the future of credit and lending
Will Neobanks change the credit and lending industry in the U.S.?
5 MIN READ May. 20, 2020
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Credit Cards
Credit card autopay explained
Here’s what you need to know about credit card autopay.
3 MIN READ May. 14, 2020
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Credit Cards
Coronavirus: Three budget friendly ways to improve your financial hygiene
Protecting the future of your financial health doesn’t have to be expensive.
5 MIN READ May. 18, 2020
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Credit Cards
Cruise Credits: Are they worth it?
Bankrate’s guide to cruise credit and refund options amid Coronavirus cancellations.
4 MIN READ Apr. 24, 2020
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Credit Cards
How to pay off high interest credit card debt during an economic downturn
If you are struggling with high-interest credit card debt, there are solutions and customer assistance programs available that can help ease your financial burden.
4 MIN READ Aug. 27, 2020
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Credit Cards
Should you downgrade your credit card?
If your credit card has a high annual fee, downgrading may be an option to save money and your credit score.
3 MIN READ Apr. 13, 2020
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Credit Cards
Your credit card could be earning you food delivery perks
Food delivery apps like DoorDash, Grubhub and Seamless have partnered with credit card issuers to give card oweners extra perks food food delivery. If you have a Chase or American Express credit card you [...]
2 MIN READ Sep. 15, 2020
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Credit Cards
A guide to credit card return protection
Return protection can be beneficial for consumers who are having second thoughts about a purchase.
2 MIN READ Apr. 2, 2020