There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card felt like a win. Back then, the ability to earn points on your purchases …
premium credit cards
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For a long time, premium credit cards were mostly about what came in the box: lounge access, travel credits, hotel benefits, and a high annual fee to match. Now, the …
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At some point, a premium card stops being worth it—not because it’s bad, but because it no longer has a job. There was a time when having two Capital One …
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Love them or hate them, metal credit cards are here to stay. Metal credit cards have become status symbols, and banks know it. We saw that when Chase brought back …
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I just don’t get the metal credit card trend. Maybe it’s because I’m not out to impress anyone with the credit card I’m using. For me, credit cards are a …
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Lounges
American Express Invented the Modern US Airport Lounge. Did Chase Refine It?
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better …
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Over the past few years, airport lounge access provided by having a travel credit card has undergone constant changes, making access more restrictive. While lounges are expanding — with new …
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Credit Cards
Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: Features, Benefits & Whether It’s Still Worth the Fee
by joehegby joehegWhen the Chase Sapphire Reserve launched in 2016, it felt like the travel card to end all travel cards. I jumped on board, kept it for years, and happily paid …
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Credit Cards
Is the Capital One Venture X Still Worth Keeping When You Already Have Other Premium Cards?
by joehegby joehegI’ve had the Capital One Venture X for a while, and when it launched, it completely reshaped how people thought about premium travel cards. But I already had or have …
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Let’s start with the good news: The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card’s annual fee isn’t increasing. That’s according to Upgraded Points and Miles to Memories, who received confirmation directly from Chase. So …