U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa Card review: Perfect for financing large business expenses

U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa Card overview The U.S. Bank Business Shield™ Visa® Card is a practical option for business owners focused on financing large purchases rather than earning maximum rewards. The card is a solid option with no annual fee and a 0% introductory annual percentage rate for 12-18 billing cycles* (then a variable APR of 16.24% to…

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How I saved 7,000 points and $31 on upcoming hotel stays

Most travelers book a hotel and never look back. I do the opposite — and it recently saved me 7,000 points and $31 on upcoming stays. By booking flexible rates early and checking back for price drops, I’ve turned a quick habit into one of the easiest ways I save points and cash. In practice, this doesn’t require much…

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Get a 50% bonus when you transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy

Need more Marriott Bonvoy points for a fantastic hotel redemption? Folks with Chase Ultimate Rewards points can score a 50% bonus when transferring points from now through Feb. 28. That means every 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points you transfer will get you 1,500 Marriott Bonvoy points. For example, say you wanted to book a room at CitizenM London Shoreditch…

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A California superbloom may happen this year — here’s what we know so far

Thanks to high amounts of winter rainfall, California may be lucky enough to enjoy another superbloom in 2026. Normally, the state only experiences superblooms — rare events in which countless dormant wildflowers bloom simultaneously — once every decade or so. However, there was a superbloom as recently as 2023, and those bright orange blooms might return this year. Those…

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