The ‘Enhanced’ Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Here’s What Changed Effective Today. by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 11, 2024 3 The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card was due to undergo enhancements on July 11, 2024. We now know what changed with the Bonvoy Bold. Here's an overview of what's changing with Marriott's no-annual-fee card — and what's staying the same.
Benefits of Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Authorized User Cards by Jenna Hansen July 18, 2025 6 The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card allows you to have four authorized users for free. Each of these users has access to the majority of the benefits that the primary cardholder gets to enjoy. This post will give you all of the details you need to know!
Earn Up to 3.5% Cash Back on All Purchases With No Annual Fee by Ryan Flanigan July 21, 2025 0 Getting high cash-back returns usually requires paying a steep annual fee. However, there is a way you can earn significant cash back on a no-annual-fee card. Let's show you how to earn up to 3.5% cash back on all purchases with no annual fee.
The Best Credit Cards for Purchase Protection by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith May 27, 2025 35 Just bought something and had it stop working? Someone stole that fancy new gift you bought for your favorite person (yourself)? If you paid for these purchases with a credit card, you might be able to replace or repair these goods at no cost. These are the best credit cards for purchase protection — a policy that protects the items you buy for several months at no extra cost.
What Priority Pass Airport Amenities Can You Access With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®? by Brie Bash July 1, 2024 1 Earlier this year, Chase announced that the Chase Sapphire Reserve® would lose a key benefit: Airport restaurant access via Priority Pass Select. Now that these changes have taken effect, you may have wondered if your Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass Select membership is good for anything other than general lounge access. It is. Here's what you need to know.
The 7 Best Capital One Credit Cards for Every Purchase by Kennedy Miller and Mark Jackson September 9, 2025 41 Capital One offers a huge range of cards to suit every wallet, budget, and goal — from no-annual-fee cashback cards to one of the best premium travel rewards cards on the market. In this post, we list our top seven Capital One credit cards and break down which is best for each type of earning and redeeming strategy.
Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card: Valuable Rewards for Self-Care Purchases, Sports, and More by Mark Jackson June 23, 2024 0 The Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card is a new credit card that rewards several wellness categories. It offers 4% cash back rewards in various categories, including amusement parks, sporting events, concerts, spas, gyms, and even pet care. Read on for more information about the card to decide if it deserves a spot in your wallet.
Best Credit Cards for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Purchases by Tyler Glatt June 22, 2024 2 Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream. And if you've ditched your gas-powered car in favor of one that requires a pit stop at the charging station, our post on the best credit cards for gas and fuel won't longer be one worth keeping bookmarked. Instead, here are the best and most rewarding credit cards to use for EV charging.
How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards? by Kennedy Miller September 16, 2025 83 With so many Delta co-branded credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field on the blog and in our Award Travel 101 Facebook community is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" However, that answer has changed to a muddy "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.
Here’s What You Need To Do After Your New Amex Business Platinum Card Arrives by Ian Snyder September 18, 2025 0 If you've been approved for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and received your new card, congratulations! Your first task is understanding how to take advantage of the card's numerous benefits and devising a plan to claim its valuable welcome offer. In this article, we'll walk through the first steps you should take after receiving your brand-new Business Platinum Card.
Who Is Eligible for the Bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®? by Ryan Smith June 19, 2024 1 Every time I see a good bonus on a credit card, my fingers get itchy. I'm ready to apply. I'm already dreaming of where those points and miles can take me. However, I always need to bounce back to reality for a minute. "Am I eligible for this sign-up bonus?" is an important question to ask. Here's a look at some common questions and answers about eligibility for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®.
How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate by Ross Denkin June 18, 2024 3 Not all companion certificates are created equal. Some require considerable credit card spending to earn, and others only reduce the ticket cost to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, Delta's companion certificates involve neither of those stipulations, making them much easier for travelers to use and enjoy. Plus, Delta makes using these certificates incredibly easy, giving travelers endless redemption possibilities. Here's how to earn, use, and maximize them.
Score Up to 120,000 Bonus Points Through Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Card Offers by Jess Farley September 18, 2025 12 Southwest Airlines is regularly praised for its top-value airfares, flexible travel rules, and the many destinations it serves. Simply, there's a lot to LUV about Southwest. And if you fly the airline with any frequency, it's worth considering the benefits of adding a Southwest co-branded card to your wallet. Not to mention, you can earn a stack of Rapid Rewards points when you apply for one and meet the minimum spending requirements. Let's examine the benefits of the Southwest cards to see if one is right for you.
How Many Rewards Points or Miles Does My Credit Card Earn? by Jess Farley August 4, 2025 57 Knowing which credit card to swipe when making a purchase is key to maximising the points and miles earned for award travel. If you hold an array of rewards cards in your wallet, the decision is complicated by each card’s earn rate and bonus categories, and whether the rewards earned are fixed-value points, some form of cash back, airline-specific miles, or flexible points that transfer to travel partners.
Earn Up to 90K Transferable Points With Chase Ink Business Card Offers by Mark Jackson and Samantha Holland June 11, 2024 23 Chase's Ink business cards have always been a great choice for everyday business earning. Right now, new cardmembers can get a head start with up to 90,000 transferable bonus points. Let's look at the elevated welcome bonuses on three different business cards, plus how they can work alone or in tandem to accelerate your rewards strategy.
BankAmericard® Credit Card Review: Lengthy 0% Introductory APR Period but No Rewards by Ashley Onadele June 10, 2024 1 The BankAmericard® credit card offers cardholders a generous introductory period without interest for balance transfers and purchases. This can be great if you need to pay off existing credit card debt or finance a large purchase. However, other cards provide these perks while also giving you rewards, so is the BankAmericard credit card a good addition to your wallet? Our full review can help you decide.
Build a Citi Quadfecta To Earn Between 2.22 and 5.55 Points per Dollar on Purchases by Ross Denkin June 9, 2024 1 The right combinations of Citi credit cards boasts a minimum return of anywhere from 2.22 to 5.55 cents per dollar spent. Better yet, transferring those points earned to any of Citi’s plethora of transfer partners provides an opportunity to get even more value out them — potentially 11.1 cents per dollar on your daily spending. All of this can be achieved for just $95 in annual fees, too!
Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles With the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® by Tyler Glatt June 10, 2025 60 The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® can provide solid value for the occasional American flyer, with perks like early boarding, a free checked bag, and discounts on inflight purchases. It's also one of the few cards offering a welcome bonus you can earn by making just a single purchase (of any amount) within the first 90 days of card membership. Here's a quick overview of why you should pick up the Aviator Red.
Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card by Scott Sikes May 31, 2024 2 Hilton Honors offers multiple credit cards, and I have many cards in my wallet, but there's a reason why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in particular. I've had this card since 2021, and I make sure to spend $15,000 each year on this card to unlock its Free Night Reward benefit. Here's why I think this benefit is so valuable and why it's worth my continued spending.
What Is a Credit Card Reconsideration Call and When Should You Consider Doing It? by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 1 Sometimes, even with a stellar credit score, a bank doesn't approve you for a new card. The good news is that you have a second shot at approval by calling the credit card reconsideration department. In this post, we cover how reconsideration works, how to prepare for your call, and some tips for approval.
Citi Rewards+® Card Review: Multiply Your Citi Earnings Without an Annual Fee by Samantha Holland July 30, 2025 0 The Citi Rewards+® Card earns Citi ThankYou® Points on all eligible purchases and does so without an annual fee. While it lacks some fringe benefits, its earning structure can be a powerful part of your ThankYou Points-earning strategy. Let's take a deep look at this card to see if you should add it to your wallet.
All You Need To Know About the Amex Platinum $200 Airline Fee Credit by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 56 The Platinum Card® from American Express has a hefty annual fee. That much is for sure. But baked into that annual fee is a lot of value — think hundreds of dollars worth of credits and other perks that can easily offset the steep price tag if you maximize them. One of those perks that helps justify the annual fee is the Amex Platinum's $200 airline fee credit. Here's what you need to know about the airline fee credit — what it covers and what it doesn't — plus how to get full value from it every year.
Citi Strata Premier® Card Review [2025]: Earn 60,000 Bonus Points & 3X In Many Categories by Jess Farley and JT Genter August 14, 2025 11 The Citi Strata Premier® Card is often overlooked in a crowded credit card market, but it can deliver huge value that makes it easy to justify its modest annual fee. You’ll earn 3X points at hotels, restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, and on airfare. Plus, if you take advantage of the $100 annual hotel credit, this card pays for itself each year.
Boost Your Dining and Entertainment Earnings With the Capital One Savor by Ajay Jain May 29, 2024 26 The Savor Rewards from Capital One gives cards from other issuers some serious competition. The key to the Capital One Savor is its unlimited 4% cash back on dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services. On top of its other features is the fact the entertainment category is much broader than you'd expect, helping you earn extra rewards on additional parts of your life and travel plans.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Review: Great for Reducing Credit Card Debt by Samantha Holland and Brett Holzhauer May 29, 2024 0 The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is a 0% introductory APR credit card that gives cardholders payment flexibility on purchases and balance transfers. The card is a great option for consumers wanting to avoid interest charges, but it isn't the best for those looking for credit card rewards. Is the tradeoff worthwhile? Let's take a closer look.
How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards by Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 50 There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards is about the minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.
Amex EveryDay® Credit Card Review: Earn Extra Rewards by Using It Often by Ashley Onadele May 28, 2024 63 The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express is a unique, flexible points-earning credit card with benefits that are unmatched among its peers. With no annual fee and access to Membership Rewards transfer partners, this could be the right card for you.
Capital One VentureOne Credit Card vs. Citi Rewards+ Card by Jess Farley August 12, 2025 2 Looking for a travel credit card with no annual fee? The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Citi Rewards+® Card are great options. The Capital One VentureOne currently offers a 20,000 bonus miles-mile bonus, while the Citi Rewards+ features a 20,000-point offer. We compare these cards to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your wallet.
How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy by Carissa Rawson May 25, 2024 1 Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.
