Can you buy lottery tickets with a credit card?
Find out if states prohibit using your credit card for lottery ticket purchases and the reasons why.
3 min read
Dec 04, 2024
Grace Pilling
Former Editor, credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Text & Writing, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Credit cards are like a choose your own adventure story—you can make the experience as simple or as complicated as you like. It’s my goal to help people figure out what they want their story to be and share the tools and tips they can use to be successful on that path.
— Grace Pilling
Grace Pilling is a former editor for Bankrate Credit Cards and CreditCards.com specializing in down-to-earth advice on everything cards, from getting started with credit and maximizing credit card perks to managing and reducing credit card debt. She’s worked in the credit card space for two years and loves learning and sharing everything you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with credit cards. Prior to working in the credit card space, Grace was an insurance and finance editor at Reviews.com and has a background in STEM education publishing.
Grace loves to show people how understanding credit can help them live their best life, whether that’s boosting a credit score to help get a great mortgage rate on their first home or maxing out rewards points to travel the world.
Education
Grace has a B.A. in English, Text & Writing with a minor in Journalism from the University of Western Sydney in Australia.
Credit cards are like a choose your own adventure story—you can make the experience as simple or as complicated as you like. It’s my goal to help people figure out what they want their story to be and share the tools and tips they can use to be successful on that path.
— Grace Pilling
Grace's latest articles
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Best credit cards for expats
Living or traveling abroad can be complicated, but using your credit card doesn’t have to be.
3 min read Jul 12, 2023 -
Can a credit card be canceled after being approved?
Here’s what you can do if your new credit card doesn’t meet your expectations.
3 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
My holidays are funded with credit card rewards
Many people redeem their credit card rewards as soon as they earn them — but a few people save their rewards for one special season.
5 min read Dec 03, 2021 -
Should a business notify me about a compromised credit card?
Businesses have certain legal responsibilities to customers when they discover a compromised card.
2 min read Nov 22, 2021 -
Why I opened 24 credit cards
How many credit cards is too many? For this responsible credit user, opening 24 cards helped him achieve his travel goals—without going into credit card debt.
5 min read Nov 09, 2021 -
Amex Business Platinum gets new benefits, higher annual fee
The Business Platinum Card from American Express will now have a higher annual fee of $695, up from $595, along with more benefits like card perks and statement credits. The new annual fee of $695 starts [...]
2 min read Oct 15, 2021 -
Chase and Hyatt launch World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
Chase and Hyatt team up the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, designed for small business owners.
2 min read Oct 07, 2021 -
Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations
As the cruise industry resumes operations, you need to have a plan. Find out which cruise lines are up and running or soon will be, as well as your options if you have to cancel.
6 min read Oct 07, 2021
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Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review
With great rewards and generous hotel perks, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is ideal if you’re a Marriott enthusiast.
11 min read Sep 12, 2024 -
Best travel credit cards for beginners
Have a limited credit history? Don’t worry; you can still qualify for a travel credit card to earn free flights or hotel stays.
5 min read Aug 02, 2024 -
Leased car repossession: What to know and how to prevent it
Learn how to avoid having your leased car repoed, and minimize costs if it is.
3 min read Feb 05, 2024 -
How does repossession work? And how can you stop it?
There may be ways to avoid car repossession by working with your lender.
5 min read Feb 05, 2024 -
What is a bounced check and how do you avoid it?
A bounced check is something that should be avoided. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Dec 19, 2023 -
Citi Custom Cash® Card Review
The Citi Custom Cash card’s fresh take on 5 percent cash back rewards your biggest expenses each billing cycle and richly complements your other Citi cards.
15 min read Aug 15, 2023 -
BankAmericard® credit card
The BankAmericard can help you pay off debt with a long introductory offer on transfers, with no annual fee.
11 min read May 09, 2023 -
Discover it® Balance Transfer
With the Discover it® Balance Transfer card, you’ll receive a generous rewards structure, first-year cash back matching and a long introductory low-interest rate for balance transfers, but its short intro purchase APR doesn't suit its rewards edge.
10 min read Mar 31, 2023