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Caroline LupiniManaging Editor, Credit Cards & Travel Rewards Caroline Lupini has been traveling the world with the help of credit card rewards since 2011. She has visited over 110 countries and ...

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Ashley Fricker has more than a decade of experience as a finance contributor and editor, and has specialized in the credit card industry since 2015. Her credit card commentary is featured on national ...

Ashley Fricker has more than a decade of experience as a finance contributor and editor, and has specialized in the credit card industry since 2015. Her credit card commentary is featured on national ...