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    New Capital One Rule Limits Venture Welcome Bonuses

    by joeheg October 30, 2025
    by joeheg October 30, 2025

    Capital One has added what I call the “Family Rule” to the Venture line of credit cards — similar to what we’ve started seeing from other issuers. Like American Express, …

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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Hotels

    One NYC Hotel, Many Prices: Which Booking Option Makes Sense?

    by joeheg August 19, 2025
    by joeheg August 19, 2025

    When it comes to booking a hotel, you’d think it would be simple: pick the hotel you want and book it. But these days, that’s far from the case. With …

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  • Travel

    The Best U.S. Banks With No International ATM Fees

    by joeheg July 16, 2025
    by joeheg July 16, 2025

    When venturing abroad, it’s essential to have some of the local currency on hand. But did you know that using your ATM card outside the US can result in extra …

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  • Credit Cards

    Capital One Trimmed Venture X Lounge Access—Here’s How You Can Still Come Out Ahead

    by joeheg June 4, 2025
    by joeheg June 4, 2025

    The Venture X used to offer one of the most generous lounge access policies among travel rewards cards; arguably too generous. But starting February 1, 2026, that story changes. Capital …

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  • Credit Cards

    Credit Card Shutdowns Are More Common Than You Think, Just Ask This Capital One Customer

    by joeheg May 19, 2025
    by joeheg May 19, 2025

    Having your credit card account shut down with no warning is the kind of financial gut punch no one wants. Yet for a growing number of Capital One customers, that’s …

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  • Points & Miles

    Capital One’s 5,000 Point Transfer Bonus to JetBlue Is Already Dead

    by joeheg February 27, 2025
    by joeheg February 27, 2025

    If you snooze, you lose. That’s the reality in the travel loyalty game, where the best deals don’t wait around. Sometimes, it’s a rock-bottom award ticket that disappears before you …

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  • Credit Cards

    Which Credit Cards Offer Trip Delay Insurance?

    by joeheg February 12, 2025
    by joeheg February 12, 2025

    One of the big perks of having a premium travel credit card is the travel protection it provides, like trip delay insurance. Travel delays and cancellations are a part of …

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  • Credit Cards

    Incredible Discover Offer: Earn Up to 10% Cash Back

    by joeheg January 31, 2025
    by joeheg January 31, 2025

    Discover just did something I’ve never seen before. I’ve had my Discover card for decades, and the only offers I ever get are for balance transfers—boring. But this time, they …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why Breaking Even with Travel Rewards Cards Is No Longer Enough

    by joeheg January 27, 2025
    by joeheg January 27, 2025

    There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card was the goal. Let me explain. The ability to earn points with your purchases …

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