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Sara Rathner

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Sara Rathner

    Can You Get Your Money Back If an AI Agent Makes a Financial Mistake? (opens the original)

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    Imagine a personal assistant that works 24/7. You’ll no longer have to remember to pay bills, spend hours on holiday shopping or meticulously plan and book the perfect vacation. Instead, an AI agent will be able to respond to your every need, including choosing the most rewarding payment method for each purchase, and helping you redeem credit card points in the most optimal way. This technology is here. People are already trusting AI agents to handle administrative work tasks, conduct research

  2. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Sara Rathner

    Yes, Travel Credit Card APRs Are High — but the Lowest Doesn’t Always Win (opens the original)

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    There are a lot to things to consider when you’re looking for a new travel credit card, but the interest you’d pay on the balance shouldn't be one of them. With these kinds of cards, you don't want to be piling up debt in the first place. The whole point of travel cards is, well, the points. You get these cards (and maybe put up with ridiculous annual fees) so you can earn rewards toward travel, or perhaps so you can travel like a rich person for the cost of an economy seat and a bunk bed in

  3. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Sara Rathner

    Credit Card Gamification: When Every Purchase Becomes a Gamble (opens the original)

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    There’s a sense of comfort when your credit card works exactly the same way each time you use it. If it claims to earn 3% cash back at restaurants, that’s what you’ll earn. If you can redeem travel rewards at a value of one cent each, then 50,000 points is worth $500. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. Your support strengthens local journalism. Subscribe now for full access to local reporting, breaking news, and more. Originally published on nerdwallet.com, part of the

  4. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Sara Rathner

    10 Credit Card Benefits That Are Often Oversold (opens the original)

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    To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load up their advertising with features and perks that sound impressive. But the truth is, many of these benefits are offered by most credit cards. They’re nice to have, but they won’t help differentiate one card from another. Take “zero fraud liability,” for example. This isn’t so much a feature as it is U.S. federal law. Essentially, all cards have it. Free credit score? If this was the early 2010s, that might b

  5. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Sara Rathner

    10 of the Most Overhyped Credit Card Features (opens the original)

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    To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load up their advertising with features and perks that sound impressive. But the truth is, many of these benefits are offered by most credit cards. They’re nice to have, but they won’t help differentiate one card from another. Take “zero fraud liability,” for example. This isn’t so much a feature as it is U.S. federal law. Essentially, all cards have it. Free credit score? If this was the early 2010s, that might b

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