Credit Cards

In May 2025, I said goodbye to a card that had been in my wallet for nearly 8 years — the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It was my go-to travel card …

After a few years’ hiatus, I upgraded to the American Express Platinum card following a targeted offer. I knew from experience that for the move to make financial sense in …

American Airlines is the one major U.S. airline that doesn’t have a transferable points partnership with any of the major banks. That means it can be significantly harder to rack …

When Chase launched that massive 100,000-point bonus on the Sapphire Preferred, I made a big move: I canceled my Sapphire Reserve so I could apply. I even wrote about it …

There’s a long-standing rumor that Jerry Seinfeld was the inspiration behind the American Express Centurion Card, better known as the “Black Card.” Jerry doesn’t deny the rumor. In fact, he …

Delta offers several credit cards through its partnership with American Express. The Platinum Delta cards are third in the four-card lineup. The Delta AMEX Platinum cards have a considerable annual …

There’s one important rule when it comes to setting goals: you have to know when to reevaluate them. At the beginning of 2025, I made it a priority to cut …

I’ve been around long enough to know about some of the lesser-known credit cards—the ones that aren’t splashed all over TV commercials or banner ads, but quietly deliver serious value. …

Every now and then, your credit card issuer might surprise you with a special offer to earn extra rewards. These spending incentives are a clever way to get you to …

We’ve had the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card for several years now. One of its most valuable perks is the $300 annual travel credit. But if you’ve never used it before, or …