Card Benefits

Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a …

Back in January 2025, I did something I don’t usually do: I set a very specific, very measurable goal. Not “be better with money.” Not “simplify.” Not “stop opening shiny …

The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows …

Every so often, a flurry of speculation sweeps through the points-and-miles world. The latest? That the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi is headed for big changes—maybe even a new …

Several Chase Ink cardholders, including myself, received an email recently that, at first glance, appeared completely routine. The account details matched those of my Ink Business Cash card, and the …

At least once a year, it’s a good idea to take stock of the credit cards in your wallet. Are you still using each one for the reason you signed …

When it comes time to pay a credit card’s annual fee, it’s always worth reassessing the benefits to see if they still fit your lifestyle. A card that once seemed …

After deciding not to keep the Citi Prestige® Card, I had three options: try for a retention offer, downgrade to a no-annual-fee card, or cancel the card entirely. Retention Offer …

The Sapphire Reserve was one of the cards on which I charged the most expenses in 2023. I always have the card in my wallet, but it gets used most …