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Does Being an Authorized User Affect Your Credit?

April 30, 2024 0

It's tempting to add people as authorized users to credit cards, but does being an authorized user affect your credit negatively? Do authorized users build credit? We're investigating a couple ways that being added to someone's credit card as an authorized user might affect your credit — for better or worse.

Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee

April 27, 2024 0

The American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is an okay option with no annual fee and a few benefits. It earns 2X on AA purchases and at grocery stores. If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, then you might consider adding this card to your collection. Otherwise, there are better options for benefits. However, for those wanting to earn miles with no annual fee, you might be interested.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Why I'm Considering Applying for the Mastercard® Black Card™

April 23, 2024 1

Everyone is sleeping on the Mastercard^® Black Card^®, but I'm halfway convinced to apply for an account. This is thanks to its Priority Pass membership, which grants cardholders and their guests unlimited visits to lounges and restaurants alike. That's unheard of in the world of ever-reducing benefits. Am I crazy, or is this card worth holding?

Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Chase Freedom Flex Card Review: A Worthy Addition to Your Chase Card Lineup

April 20, 2024 89

The Chase Freedom Flex℠ is a strong earner in the Ultimate Rewards family of cards. It offers many of the best benefits of the Chase Freedom® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited® — including no annual fee and generous spending categories. In addition, the Freedom Flex comes with a unique set of benefits, from complimentary cell phone protection to savings with Lyft and DoorDash.

Ashley Onadele & JT Genter

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Review: Modest Perks With No Annual Fee

April 15, 2024 0

The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to score tons of Wyndham Rewards points — along with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Gold status — all for no annual fee. Should you add this card to your wallet? Read our detailed review to find out.

Dan Miller

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

The Best Rewards Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees

April 13, 2024 53

If you travel internationally, there is a nasty little fee that gets added to every transaction if you pay with the wrong credit card. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and planning, you can avoid foreign transaction fees and earn rewards on every purchase abroad. These are the best credit cards without foreign transaction fees, so pack one of these for your next trip.

Jess Farley

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Reader Question: How To Get Rental Car Liability Insurance

April 12, 2024 1

While many credit cards offer rental car insurance, they often don't offer rental car liability insurance. Make sure you have a plan for liability insurance before you drive away from the car rental agency. Here's a look at what you need to know about this coverage for your next trip.

Dan Miller

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card Review: A Few Key Perks for a Modest Fee

April 12, 2024 0

If you often stay at Wyndham hotels or Vacasa vacation rentals, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to add to your wallet. It comes with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Platinum status and anniversary bonus points. Is this the card for you?

Dan Miller

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Mastercard Adds Additional Benefits to Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards

April 8, 2024 0

There's more to your Mastercard than meets the eye, courtesy of several benefits available to consumer and small business cardholders. And yes, these perks come alongside those stated in your cardholder agreement. Even better, Mastercard announced new benefits focusing on health and wellness, travel, and lifestyle rewards. Here's a look at what's new.

Tyler Glatt

Here’s When Your Hilton Credit Card Is Losing Its Priority Pass Benefit

March 29, 2024 0

Hilton's shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year if it hasn't already. Here's the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

The Best Credit Cards for Extended Warranty Coverage

March 22, 2024 76

The majority of rewards cards provide a host of ancillary benefits, outside of points and miles, that can have a significant impact on which card you use for each purchase. Here, we’re shining a light on extended warranty policies offered by major credit providers and highlighting the best rewards cards to use when making a purchase.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

DoorDash Rewards Mastercard Card Review: Extra Earnings but Unimpressive Perks

March 21, 2024 0

The DoorDash Rewards Mastercard® may seem ideal for DoorDash and Caviar fans who want convenience and bonus cash back on their orders. However, there are other ways to earn cash back on food delivery and some limitations to the offerings on this card. Do the pros outweigh the cons? Read our full review to find out if this card is right for you.

Ashley Onadele

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

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

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 $149 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

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

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

January 14, 2024 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

January 12, 2024 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

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 30, 2023 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

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

November 14, 2023 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

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