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Costco Anywhere Visa® Card Review: Extra Earnings for Costco Fans

March 19, 2024 0

The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi is available exclusively for Costco members, and it earns rewards at Costco warehouses and beyond. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons, earning rates, and how to redeem rewards accrued on the card.

Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How I Got $2,509 From My Atmos Ascent Visa Credit Card in the First Year

March 9, 2024 0

I consider Alaska Airlines miles especially valuable, so the welcome bonus on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card definitely caught my eye. With that bonus and several ongoing perks on the card, I'm getting over $2,500 in value from the card during the first year. Here's how my numbers add up.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

The 12 Best Credit Cards for Computer Equipment and Hardware Purchases

February 26, 2024 30

We break down the best rewards cards for computer equipment purchases and outline some strategies to help you earn thousands of rewards points when purchasing computer equipment and other associated hardware. Whether you're buying for personal use or for a business, there's a hefty amount of points, miles, or cash back you could earn by following these tipes.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Best Credit Cards for Price Protection

February 25, 2024 105

Ancillary benefits such as price protection don't sound quite as sexy as free flights or five-star hotels, but there's every possibility you’ll receive more dollar value from card benefits than credit card rewards over the life of your card. Provided you know what items your card covers and you can navigate the claims process, price protection can potentially save you thousands of dollars per year.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Best Credit Cards for Product Return Protection [2026]

January 1, 2026 41

Returning purchased or gifted items back to the retailer can be a pain, often made harder by inflexible store return policies, and there’s a good chance you’ll get stranded with unwanted items. The right credit card might come to the rescue. Here's a look at the best credit cards with return protection.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Wyndham Earner Business Card Review: An Underrated Powerhouse for Gas and Status

February 23, 2024 0

The Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Business Card punches above its weight when you consider how much value it brings to the table. With 15,000 annual bonus points, a 10% discount on award bookings, and an excellent 8X earning rate on gas purchases, it more than justifies its $95 annual fee. Plus, you can get the most out of your points by using them for Vacasa vacation rentals. Learn more in our detailed review.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

What To Know About Chase Sapphire Reserve® Travel and Purchase Insurance Benefits

February 12, 2024 57

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides comprehensive benefits simply for being a cardmember. While the sign-up bonus, rewards-earning, and travel perks get most of the attention, you'd be remiss in ignoring all the insurance benefits available when using this card.

Jess Farley & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve®

February 7, 2024 0

If you're looking for information on how to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got you covered. You'll pay a hefty annual fee to keep this card, but the benefits truly are second to none. Let's look at a few tips to increase your chances for approval if you apply, as well as what to do if you aren't approved right away.

Dan Miller

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card Review: A Solid Workhorse

February 3, 2024 2

The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card incentivizes you the more you use it. For a modest annual fee, you can earn significant Membership Rewards points — one of the most valuable flexible point currencies available. With frequently used bonus categories, this is a solid workhorse card for those who may prefer a simple reward-earning strategy.

Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Review: Perks Worth Much More Than Its Fee

January 27, 2024 97

The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card pays huge dividends to hold over the long term. While many hotel cards are best suited for a small group of committed brand loyalists, the Marriott Boundless stands out because it provides value to such a broad range of travelers. Here's our full review of the card and its many benefits.

Jenna Hansen

Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Review: Entry-Level Perks for No Annual Fee

January 9, 2026 85

The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card is a solid option for casual Marriott travelers who want access to basic perks without paying an annual fee. In this post, we cover the benefits and application rules for Marriott's entry-level card to see if it's right for you.

Jenna Hansen

U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review: Quality Earnings and an Attainable Bonus

September 26, 2025 3

The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is a user-friendly option that comes with a generous welcome offer along with practical everyday spending categories. Travel purchases and fuel purchases — which include gas stations and electric vehicle charging — earn 4x points, and grocery purchases get 2x back. Is this the right card for you? Read our Altitude Connect review to find out more.

Ryan Flanigan & Toni Southam

Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card Review: Interesting 3X Category, No Flashy Perks

October 1, 2025 0

The Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card, issued by Chase, offers decent enough benefits for its $95 annual fee. Even if you don't tend to fly Aer Lingus, the ability to earn Avios on your purchases can be worthwhile, especially if you combine them with other Avios programs and like the idea of earning 3x on purchases across multiple airlines.

Carissa Rawson

Iberia Visa Signature® Card Review: Big Savings Available, but No Free Checked Bag

December 24, 2023 0

The Iberia Visa Signature® Card offers decent benefits for its $95 annual fee. This includes an unlimited 10% discounted on all Iberia flights and the ability to earn a $1,000 travel credit. It also earns Avios, which can be transferred instantly to the Avios programs of British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Qatar Airways. However, there are some quirks to this card. Is it right for you? Read our detailed review to find out.

Carissa Rawson

Our Favorite Unheralded Credit Card Perks

March 16, 2026 1

Credit card issuers do their best to entice customers to stick around with perks like elite status, statement credits, and bonus points on eligible categories of spending. But what about those lesser-known benefits? Who uses those, and where do they fit in? Let's find out.

Carissa Rawson

Discover It® Miles Card Review: Great First-Year Value, Not So Great After That

December 14, 2023 0

With no annual fee, flat-rate rewards, and flexible redemption options, the Discover it® Miles card is worth a look. The best part: Discover will automatically double all the miles you earn during the first year. While the card doesn't have a traditional welcome bonus, this Discover Match could potentially end up rewarding you immensely. After that first year, though, what's the value in this card? Let's take a closer look.

Ian Snyder

The Catch Portal Offers Rewards on Debit Card Purchases. Should You Use It?

December 8, 2023 0

Making purchases through various shopping portals gives buyers the opportunity to earn cash back, transferable points, or miles of their choice as they spend. Catch offers yet another way for consumers to be rewarded for their purchases. Users effectively earn a minimum of 5% store credit each time they buy through Catch, providing an option for earning rewards when paying with a debit card. However, there are big drawbacks to choosing Catch over other portals.

Ross Denkin

Now Permanent: How To Get a 10% Transfer Bonus on Chase Point Transfers to Aeroplan

December 7, 2023 2

Now's a great time to sign up for the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Cardholders can get a 10% transfer bonus when transferring at least 50k Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan, and this perk is now permanent. Plus you can get Aeroplan 25K elite status through the end of next year. Add in a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points and this card is really appealing.

Sam Helmy

Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® Review: Benefits Justify the Fee

November 18, 2025 26

Leverage your business expenses to fly for free on American Airlines with the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard®, thanks to its everyday earnings and solid welcome bonus. Plus, enjoy a suite of benefits when you fly American that can more than pay for the card each year.

Ian Snyder

How To Select Your Bank of America Customized Cash 6% Bonus Category

November 19, 2023 0

Getting an outsized return with the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card is one of the best moves you can make with your credit card portfolio. Just remember the most important part: Select the right bonus category to maximize your earnings. Here's how it's done.

Ryan Flanigan

It's Back! Get a $200 Cash-Back Bonus on the Citi Double Cash® Card

March 4, 2026 0

The Citi Double Cash is our favorite no-annual-fee cash-back credit card, offering 2% cash back on every purchase. Right now, new card members can earn $200 cash back on this card after meeting an affordable minimum spend. This is only the second time we’ve seen a cash-back bonus on the Citi Double Cash, so don't let this offer get away.

Jess Farley

Discover it Cash Back Card Review: Worth the Effort for Bonus Earnings

November 7, 2023 0

The Discover it® Cash Back could be a great addition to any credit card portfolio, thanks to excellent earning opportunities in the first year and a lengthy introductory APR offer. But is this the right card for you in the long run? Let's take a closer look at the card's positives and negatives to find out.

Ryan Flanigan

U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Business Card Review: Great APR Offer and Useful Bonus Categories

November 3, 2023 0

The U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard® offers an excellent 0% introductory APR, useful bonus cash-back categories for your business, and doesn't charge an annual fee. Is it the right card for your small business? Let's take a comprehensive look.

Ryan Flanigan

Using Hilton Credit Card Spending for Elite Status

October 14, 2025 0

Hilton Honors elite status is an easy way to make your next Hilton stay a lot more rewarding. For a lengthy list of perk-related reasons, including complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, elite status is a valuable tool to have in your back pocket. Here's how to earn Gold or Diamond status with credit card spending.

Tyler Glatt

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