Can you buy lottery tickets with a credit card?
There are a few reasons many states prohibit using your credit card for lottery ticket purchases.
2 min read
Dec 08, 2021
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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Want to get out of credit card debt? Here’s how this couple paid off $27,000 in 17 months
Are you wanting to get out of credit card debt that you may have accumulated? Read for a story of how one couple did it successfully, and read their tips on how to get out of debt, too.
5 min read Jul 08, 2021 -
Worst credit advice from friends and family
Credit advice from friends and family is often well-intentioned, but we’ve gathered our top ten worst pieces of advice that can hurt your credit and credit score. Find out what to avoid, and what to [...]
6 min read Jul 05, 2021 -
Will Wells Fargo’s new credit cards rival Chase and Amex?
Wells Fargo’s new credit cards could very easily be a rival to Chase and American Express. Find out the details of the cards, and if they might be the right next card for you.
4 min read Jul 02, 2021 -
Could 3D printing be the future of homebuilding? See this demo house
This model 3D-printed home looks unassuming, but it’s a big step forward in building tech.
4 min read Jul 02, 2021 -
Can you reopen a closed credit card?
Reopening a closed credit card can prove to have its difficulties and incentives. Read our take on the process, and if it might be the right time for you to invest in a new card for your business expe [...]
3 min read Jun 29, 2021 -
Chase Sapphire cards feature new bonuses up to 100k points
Chase Sapphire cards recently upped the ante with higher bonuses than we’ve seen. Find out which Chase Sapphire card is offering 100,000 bonus points.
5 min read Jun 23, 2021 -
Cash App offers safe money transfers
Cash App is a peer-to-peer money transfer service that lets you quickly send and receive money.
7 min read Jun 16, 2021 -
6 free tools to stop recurring card charges
As the popularity of subscription services grows, so does consumer frustration over recurring charges they either forgot to cancel or couldn’t shut off due to a lack of customer service. Luckily, there [...]
5 min read Jun 14, 2021
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Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
With great rewards and generous hotel perks, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is ideal if you’re a Marriott enthusiast.
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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.
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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.
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How does repossession work? And how can you stop it?
There may be ways to avoid car repossession by working with your lender.
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How to sell a car online: Where to list and what it costs
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Greg McBride’s 2023 financial checklist: 15 tasks to complete by the end of the year
Before the end of the year comes, try these tips to meet your financial goals.
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Maxed out your 401(k)? Here’s how to invest for retirement now
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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.
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