I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How

I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How

I pay $2,724 in credit card annual fees each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. However, I get much more value from holding these cards. I earn more than $3,000 in easy-to-use statement credits. If I'm a bit more savvy, I could earn another $2,000 in statement credits. Plus, I earn several points per dollar on my purchases, and can take advantage of many other benefits. Here's a breakdown of why this makes sense for my situation — and what changes I'm considering making.

You Can Convert Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points With a 30% Bonus — But Should You?

Qatar Airways and Marriott Bonvoy have a unique partnership that allows you to transfer Privilege Club Avios to Bonvoy points and vice versa. While this partnership has been around for a while, there’s currently a limited-time promotion offering a 30% bonus when transferring Avios to Marriott through November 15, 2025. But is this a bonus worth taking advantage of?

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees

The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.

Cathay Unveils Major Elite Status Changes for 2026 and 2027 — Including a New Top-Tier Level

Cathay Pacific just announced major changes coming to its loyalty program — some good, some not. The changes will roll out in two parts, with a few minor changes to membership cycles beginning in 2026, and a major overhaul of Cathay's elite status program taking effect in 2027. Here's everything you need to know about the enhanced Cathay Pacific membership program.

41 Promotions Ending Soon (1500 Free Miles, 6 Transfer Bonuses, 200k Point Card Offers, and More)

At least 41 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Among those include at least six transfer bonuses, 1,500 bonus points for joining a free loyalty program, card offers up to 200k bonus points and up to 125k bonus miles, and best-ever rates on points and miles. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.