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 joehegby joehegAs 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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For a long time, the Barclays AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® was a no-brainer card to keep if you flew American Airlines even occasionally. At $99 a year, the airline perks …
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Is the Citi Strata Premier Still Worth It Now That the Strata Elite Exists?
by joehegby joehegFor years, the Citi Strata Premier card has been one of the most valuable ways to unlock Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem. Outside of the long-gone Prestige, it’s the card that enables …
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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 …
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I’ve been doing the pre-trip wallet shuffle for years—swapping out our everyday cards for the ones that earn the best rewards, unlock travel perks, or help avoid fees. It’s usually …
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CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select Review – Still a Solid Pick?
by joehegby joehegAmerican 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 …
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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 …
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Citi Strata vs. Custom Cash: Which Is Better for the Citi Trifecta?
by joehegby joehegWhen I wrote about the Citi Trifecta, one of our readers made a smart observation: instead of adding the new Citi Strata card to round out the setup, why not …
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Why the New Citi Trifecta Might Be the Best Value in Travel Rewards
by joehegby joehegWhen credit card enthusiasts talk about a “trifecta,” or any combination of cards from the same bank, what they’re referring to is a strategy to maximize rewards across different types …