Tag: a credit card

Mortgages

Using a Home Equity Loan for Renovations and More

July 17, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Home equity loans can be an effective way of paying for renovations or other major life expenses. But how exactly do they work?

Air Travel

Foreign Currency Exchange FAQs

July 15, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Make your next trip abroad easier by exchanging your money before you travel.

Air Travel

TSA PreCheck Questions and Answers

July 08, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

Learn about the benefits of this expedited TSA screening service and how you can enroll at your local AAA branch.

Mortgages

You Bought (or Sold) a House! What to Expect on Closing Day

June 11, 2025. Shantal Riley

A rundown of business that needs to be taken care of on closing day and what you can do to prepare.

Road Trips

Yes, You Can Rent a Car if You’re Under Age 25

June 01, 2025. Jeanette Zinno

The idea that you have to wait a quarter century to rent a car is a myth. Drivers as young as 18 years old can rent a car with Hertz’s more inclusive age policy.

Road Trips

Car Rental Safety Tips

November 01, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

How to prepare and take precautions before driving an unfamiliar rental car.

Air Travel

How to Manage Your Money Abroad

August 01, 2024. Karon Warren

Tips for exchanging, spending and keeping your foreign currency safe when traveling.

Auto Loans

How to Pre-Qualify for an Auto Loan

July 18, 2024. Nicole Wakelin

Pre-qualifying for an auto loan is the first step to securing a loan and driving away in a new car.

Credit Cards

How to Build Your Credit Score

April 24, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

If you’re recovering from a poor financial stretch or simply just beginning your credit history, there are a number of ways to build your credit score.

Budget-Wise

10 Money Saving Habits to Start Right Now

January 04, 2024. Peter Vey

Establishing these small saving habits can make a big impact on your bank account over time.

Savings

Financial Planning in Your 20s and 30s

August 01, 2023. Molly Clark

How to manage your money, even when it feels impossible.

Air Travel

Travel Tips for Young Adults

July 26, 2022. Jeanette Zinno

Whether studying abroad or vacationing with friends, here’s what young travelers should know when planning and taking trips.

Budget-Wise & Cars & Trucks

37 Gas Saving Tips

July 20, 2022. AAA Staff

From cruise control to self-service, these gas saving tips will keep your tank and wallet full.

Savings

Why You Should Have a Rainy Day Fund

December 14, 2021. Nalea Ko

Things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Learn how to build your rainy day fund and be financially prepared for when an emergency occurs.

Savings

How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits

November 02, 2021. AAA Staff

 Teaching kids how to manage money is a valuable lesson that can last a lifetime.

Retirement

Combat Robocalls and Scams Targeting Seniors

August 31, 2021. Sarah Hopkins

How can you combat the relentless tide of robocalls and scams targeting seniors? Just follow these tips and tricks to stay safe.

Credit Cards

What You Need to Know About Chip Technology in Credit Cards

August 13, 2021. Tara Schatz

Credit card chip technology has been around for a few years now. You might know it for holding up the checkout line. But how do these chips protect your security?

Savings & Travel

The Pros and Cons of Payment Apps

December 01, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Payment apps are growing in popularity, but which one is right for you? And are there any drawbacks to these convenient payment options?

Savings

How to Save Money During Lean Times

October 14, 2020. AAA Staff

Saving is especially difficult during rough financial patches, but you can still make smart money moves.