5 reasons why you should go cashless in 2023
The benefits of cashless payment makes it an appealing option for the new year.
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Feb 07, 2023
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From travel coverage to extended warranties, credit cards provide consumers with all sorts of useful protections for everyday living. And when used responsibly, your good credit can give you a much-needed leg up to achieve larger life goals like homeownership.
— Tracy Stewart
Tracy Stewart is a personal finance writer specializing in credit card loyalty programs, travel benefits, and consumer protections. He previously covered travel rewards credit cards, budget travel, and aviation news at SmarterTravel Media. His money-saving tips have appeared in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports, MarketWatch, Vice, People, the Zoe Report and elsewhere.
From travel coverage to extended warranties, credit cards provide consumers with all sorts of useful protections for everyday living. And when used responsibly, your good credit can give you a much-needed leg up to achieve larger life goals like homeownership.
— Tracy Stewart
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