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    Some Credit Card Companies Still Want You to Tell Them When You’re Traveling — Here’s What to Know.

    by joeheg October 4, 2025
    by joeheg October 4, 2025

    Years ago, calling your bank before a trip was essential — especially if you were heading overseas. Otherwise, your first souvenir might’ve been a frozen account and a long-distance call …

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    Why I Canceled My Barclays Aviator AA Card — And Should You Do the Same?

    by joeheg October 3, 2025
    by joeheg October 3, 2025

    As part of my 2025 resolution to cancel 25% of my credit cards, I am trimming down my annual fee cards that no longer make sense. The Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red …

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    Discover’s Q4 5% Categories Are Live — And They’re Perfect for Holiday Spending

    by joeheg October 2, 2025
    by joeheg October 2, 2025

    Discover’s final 5% Cashback Bonus categories for the year are now live, and Q4 2025 sticks with a familiar (but very rewarding) theme: Amazon.com and Drug Stores. If you’re planning …

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    Delta’s TakeOff 15 Benefit: An Easy Way to Save on Award Flights

    by joeheg September 30, 2025
    by joeheg September 30, 2025

    When booking Delta flights, it’s easy to forget about one of the best perks that comes with a Delta co-branded American Express card: TakeOff 15. This benefit gives eligible cardholders …

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    Should You Put $15K on a Hotel Card Just for a Free Night?

    by joeheg September 27, 2025
    by joeheg September 27, 2025

    As a benefit, several co-brand hotel credit cards offer a free night in return for meeting a spending threshold in a calendar year. At the beginning of the year, the …

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    Why Hilton Gift Cards Disappeared (And Is AMEX the Cause)

    by joeheg September 26, 2025
    by joeheg September 26, 2025

    At the end of 2024, Hilton quietly pulled its gift cards from sale. The message on Hilton’s site blamed an “unforeseen inventory issue.” That sounded simple enough—maybe they ran out …

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    Bonvoy Brilliant: The Marriott Card With The Best Benefits, If You’re Able To Use Them All

    by joeheg September 25, 2025
    by joeheg September 25, 2025

    The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is the premium co-branded Marriott card on the market. It’s the only Marriott card that grants automatic Platinum Elite status, plus 25 elite …

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    The Rental Car Perks of the Chase Sapphire Reserve

    by joeheg September 21, 2025
    by joeheg September 21, 2025

    The Sapphire Reserve is Chase’s premium travel credit card. It provides a combination of points earning and travel insurance coverage. When it comes to travel perks, it’s in the pack …

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    Credit Card Review: World of Hyatt Card

    by joeheg September 20, 2025
    by joeheg September 20, 2025

    I’ve been a Hyatt cardholder and World of Hyatt member for several years now, and the program has become one of my favorites. What first caught my eye was the …

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    Delta Stays: My Experiences Using This Booking Portal

    by joeheg September 20, 2025
    by joeheg September 20, 2025

    In recent years, many credit cards have started offering statement credits when you book a hotel through their travel portal. Initially, these credits were provided by banks that had their …

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