Katie Kelton
I'm the Credit Cards Senior Writer at Bankrate, bringing seven years of experience writing creative and financial content. I make complex topics easy to understand — like how to read Bankrate survey data, maximize your credit card rewards or bump up your credit score.
My work can be found in places like Bankrate, Business Insider, USA Today, AOL, Yahoo! Finance, Capital One's Learn & Grow blog, The Los Angeles Times and a number of local magazines.
Off the clock, you’ll find me heading outdoors with my pup, organizing my bookshelf and planning endless activities with friends.
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Survey: Over 4 in 5 Americans spend money on at least one of six common vices6 Feb—BankrateWe all spend money on things we know we probably shouldn’t. It could be fantasy football for some people and expensive craft beer for others. As with any spending, the key is how you balance it against the other needs and wants that compete for your dollars. In addition to discretionary purchases like travel and entertainment, we recently asked 2,115 U.S. adults about their spending on common vices. And it’s more prevalent than you might realize. The new Bankrate survey shows that more than 4...
Is it taboo to regift holiday gifts? 1 in 3 Americans say no12 Dec 2024—BankrateKey takeaways Americans admit to regifting, which can be appropriate if you think someone else would enjoy a gift you’ve received more than you will. An easy item to regift or resell is a gift card, especially if you don’t shop with the retailer. Money is tight for some holiday shoppers this season, making affordable gift giving a priority. From toys to toaster ovens, regifting has become the new normal for some people. One in 3 Americans (33 percent) say regifting holiday gifts is...
How to decide which rewards credit card is best for you21 Jun 2024—BankrateAt Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Here's an explanation for . The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Any opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed,...