Every year, readers ask me the same question: What’s the best no-annual-fee credit card to start earning travel rewards? For a long time, my answer included cards like the Amex …
Bilt Mastercard
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Credit Cards
The Final Push: Which Credit Card Spending Goals Are Still Worth Chasing This Year?
by joehegby joehegEvery year, instead of trying to maximize every bonus category on every card, we identify the cards where a specific level of spend earns a tangible benefit, such as free …
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Travel Tech
Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance Or Get It From Your Credit Card?
by joehegby joehegWhen you upgrade to a new phone — which now costs as much as a laptop — protecting it becomes part of the purchase decision. Apple, Google, Samsung, and every …
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At the start of the year, our goal was to focus our spending on cards with specific milestone bonuses—things like earning a free night on the Hilton Surpass with $15K …
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Rental Cars
These Cards All Offer Primary Rental Car Coverage—But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Equal
by joehegby joehegIf you’re planning on renting a car, having the right credit card in your wallet can save you hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. Several U.S. personal credit cards offer primary rental …
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When Bilt first launched in 2021, it made waves as the first program that let renters earn points for paying rent with no transaction fee. Since then, Bilt has evolved …
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When I rent a car at the airport, I usually get to skip the counter and go straight to my vehicle. If you haven’t signed up for the car rental …
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I’ve been diligently working towards earning Silver status with my Bilt Rewards card, aiming to hit the $10,000 spend goal by the end of the year. As part of my …
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I’ve had the Bilt Mastercard for almost two years. While I’ve shared information on Bilt Rewards, often about the unbelievable Rent Day promotions they’ve run over that time, I’ve never …
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I signed up for the Bilt Mastercard in 2022 and since then I’ve felt they’ve done more to keep the card relevant than any other travel program. Since October 2022, …