Credit Cards

When American Express added a monthly credit for a Walmart+ subscription to the Platinum Card® from American Express, I didn’t understand what they were going for. It felt like an …

I originally wrote this post in 2019, and then updated it in 2020, when airlines and hotels were practically giving away elite status due to the pandemic. Back then, I …

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 …

Picking which credit cards to have in your wallet is like building a wall. Some cards are the larger rocks that earn bonus points and perks in major categories, such …

Chances are, you have a credit card with an EMV chip in your wallet right now. In the United States, we like to think we lead the world in most …

We’ve always been more into points and planes than ships and sea days. But over time, cruising has started to grow on us. My wife Sharon’s enthusiasm tends to drop …

It’s tax season—that time of year when some people scramble to file early in hopes of a refund, while the rest of us procrastinate, dreading the final bill. In the …

When your American Express credit card anniversary date is approaching, you need to consider the annual fee. Is the card worth keeping? Even if it was a good decision before, …

If you earn travel loyalty points using credit cards, knowing which card to use for each purchase is essential to maximize your rewards. But keeping up with the right card …

When signing up for a new credit card, the first offer you come across might not be the best one available. This is especially true for major issuers like American …