t The Apple Card has always been a little different. That was true from the moment Apple introduced it. Unlike most credit cards, the Apple Card wasn’t really designed around …
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For a while, I’ve been questioning whether it still makes sense to put extra spending on my World of Hyatt credit card. I wasn’t considering canceling the card. The annual …
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Understanding The Confusing Application Rules For Rewards Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegWhen applying for travel rewards credit cards, the bonus is only part of the story. It’s easy to get distracted by a big welcome offer. Banks know that. They put …
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Most People Use Amex Membership Rewards The “Wrong” Way — And That’s Great For Us
by joehegby joehegEver wonder why banks keep handing out massive signup bonuses and 5X points on spending, even though we all know points eventually get devalued? Shouldn’t they be tightening the reins …
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Barclays Just Refreshed The Arrival+ Card. Is Something Bigger Coming?
by joehegby joehegFor a card that supposedly lives in Barclays’ back closet, the Arrival+ sure keeps getting attention. The Barclays Arrival® Plus World Elite Mastercard® has always been a bit of an …
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The Bilt 2.0 Problem That Had Me Using AI To Track Spending Is Finally Fixed
by joehegby joehegWhen Bilt moved to Bilt 2.0, I expected a few bumps along the way. What I didn’t expect was that one of those bumps would have me asking AI to …
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Chase’s Latest Ink Email Mistake Shows Why Legacy Cardholders Get Nervous
by joehegby joehegWhen a bank sends an email about your credit card benefits, you should be able to assume the information is correct. That sounds obvious. But Chase’s latest Ink card email …
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Why AMEX Centurion Cardholders Don’t Play The Same Points Game We Do
by joehegby joehegFor many of us in the points and miles world, credit card strategy is all about optimization. We know which card earns 4X at restaurants, which one earns 5X on …
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If I had to give up one flexible points ecosystem, the answer wouldn’t be as obvious as it once was. For years, my answer probably would have been easier. Chase …
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Cell phone protection is one of those credit card benefits that’s easy to ignore until you need it. Most of us carry phones that cost hundreds, if not over a …