There are a lot of misconceptions about how credit scores are calculated. When I explain to people that I have 20+ credit cards open at a given time, the first question I'm usually asked is "doesn't that ruin your credit score?!"
The answer is no, and that in many cases it can actually improve your credit score. But it's very difficult for that to "click" with people. So I figured I'd explain in more detail, in part by sharing my own credit score as of last week.
As I explained last week, I just applied for five credit cards.
As is the norm when you receive your new card, I received a notice containing my credit card and an explanation of my credit.
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I've received several messages today from readers pointing out an awesome website -- http://airportcod.es/.
Have you ever wondered the origin of airport codes? Well this website lists virtually all major airports, and where their airport codes originated.
Some are of course pretty straightforward. Like AKL is simply named after the city, AucKLand.
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Here I review Etihad’s new business class lounge (with temporary first class section) in Abu Dhabi International Airport’s terminal 3. Previous installments: Introduction, overview, and costs Star Alliance first class and business class lounges, LAX Etihad First Class, Los Angles – Abu Dhabi.. the 3rd Longest Flight in the World! Premier Inn, Abu Dhabi International […]
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Hope. Fear. Excitement. Traveling for the first time provided me with wave of conflicting emotions. When I left to travel the world, I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t well traveled and was as green as they come. No one I knew had ever done this before. To compensate for my lack of preparedness, I followed my guidebooks and wet my feet with tours. I was young, inexperienced, and made a lot of rookie travel mistakes. A big sign […]
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Reader Rob asked the following question on the "Ask Lucky" page yesterday:
"Despite your best efforts, multiple articles, and excellent advice, I am still a bit undecided on which credit card to go for to best meet my travel goals. In the end, I could probably just go with one and not try to be perfect and not worry about it, but thought I would ask for your help anyway.
To give you perspective, I am already heavy in Delta and Marriott points, so definitely would like to diversify away from those and currently use Amex for just about all spending, so a Visa/MC would be helpful. (I think that rules out Starwood and similar)
Travel goals would be first class on long routes (business class if I have to) – to Europe, Eastern Europe/Russia, Australia, and after that, maybe Far East."
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