When I first saw it, I figured this was just another “credit card perk” flex. FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets — early access, just for Chase Sapphire cardmembers. Coming soon. …
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Barclays Arrival+ Card: Why Some Aviator Cardholders Are Getting It (and How It Works)
by joehegby joehegFor months, the Barclays-to-Citi American Airlines transition has been one of those slow-motion stories where everyone knew what was coming… but nobody could say exactly how it would land. Now …
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Cruises
A Cruise Ship Dining Mistake Left This Couple With a $98,000 Restaurant Bill
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA simple gratuity error during a specialty dining experience on a Royal Caribbean cruise temporarily resulted in a nearly $100,000 charge—and left a couple without usable credit for the rest …
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Credit Cards
We Spent the Points. Now We’re Reloading: What’s In Our Wallets for 2026
by joehegby joehegIt’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting …
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Credit Cards
How to Use the Hilton Surpass $50 Credit When You’re Not Staying at a Hilton
by joehegby joehegIf you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …
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When Bilt rolled out its 2.0 refresh, many people rushed to sign up at zero hour. Others rushed to declare it the end of Bilt altogether. I did neither. Part …
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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 …
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Credit Cards
The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)
by joehegby joehegIt’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche …
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Travel
My 2025 Resolution Was To Cancel 25% Of Our Annual-Fee Cards. Here’s How It Went.
by joehegby joehegBack 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 …
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For years, the Apple Card story has felt like one long game of “who’s next?” Now we finally have the answer: Apple has confirmed that Chase will become the new …