I’ve Got 23 Credit Cards and Pay Over $5k in Annual Fees — Here’s My Wallet for 2026 I’ve Got 23 Credit Cards and Pay Over $5k in Annual Fees — Here’s My Wallet for 2026

I’ve Got 23 Credit Cards and Pay Over $5k in Annual Fees — Here’s My Wallet for 2026

As the year closes, I'm taking a look at my credit card portfolio. What stays and what should go? I outline my favorite cards and perks I value most.

Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline

If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.

Hilton, Marriott, Expedia, Norwegian, Many More: Save Up to $500 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers

Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $500 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Omni Hotels to Expedia and even experiences through Viator, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.

Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights

Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2028. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.