13 little-known credit card benefits you might be missing out on

Plus, 10 easy ways to save money in an hour No Images? Click here   We’ve been reporting a lot about credit lately, so it was pretty big news around here when FICO announced an update that could make your credit score jump 20 points or more. The wild part? Unlike previous scoring models, the upcoming UltraFICO score will consider your banking activity (and checking account balance!) rather than just your debt. Read more about that in Casey Bond’s awesome explainer, and may your score be ever in your favor. Janie   Take back your life Any expert will tell you that in order to save money, you have to develop strong habits and be consistent in your efforts over time. That’s definitely true. But sometimes, you just want a quick win and a little extra spending money. We reached out to experts to get their best money-saving methods you can complete in no time at all. 10 ways to save that take an hour or less     Deal with it So, you have a credit card (or three). And you need it to build credit and handle emergencies, but you never read the fine print on your card agreement. That means you’re likely missing out on a slew of benefits you didn’t even know your card offers, like extended warranties, cell phone insurance, and price protection. Check out this list of little-known benefits your card might give you, then read that fine print or make a switch to get the most out of your account. 13 little-known credit card benefits Pro Tip: I’ve flown a lot of airlines I’d never heard of until it was time to buy a ticket, and that’s not unusual: When you’re already overseas and need to hop around, you often wind up on a regional carrier lesser known to Americans. And it does make you wonder: Am I boarding a terrible airline with a bad safety record? The New York Times explains how you can look up global airline safety ratings, and which carriers have been banned in the U.S. or E.U. Want more practical magic? What to do if your landlord wants to raise the rent [HuffPost] The best ways to spend $20, according to Reddit [Lifehacker] The best wireless earbud alternatives to Airpods [R29] How to adjust your budget once your kids leave the nest [U.S. News]    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe