statement credits

After a few years’ hiatus, I upgraded to the American Express Platinum card following a targeted offer. I knew from experience that for the move to make financial sense in …

I’m always in favor of banks and loyalty programs offering more ways to redeem points. While I prefer to save mine for travel, life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, …

Barclays is stepping up its game with Simple Earn, a fresh new perk that lets targeted cardholders earn statement credits for in-store and online shopping at featured retailers. Launching November 21, …

We possess multiple credit cards that provide travel credits. These credits are used to offset spending in specific categories. However, each card has its own set of rules for what …

In 2010, American Express created Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage people to shop at small businesses during the holiday season. The event takes place on the Saturday …

As of February 1, 2023, people who use CLEAR at the airport have to pay more when renewing their membership. I’ve written that no one should pay full price for …

The American Express Green Card was a forgotten member of the charge card line for many years. It’s understandable if you stopped paying attention to it in favor of the …

AMEX revamped the Gold Card in 2018, increasing the annual fee to $250. To remove some of the pain, AMEX added a $10 monthly dining credit to the card. This …

Many travel credit cards offer statement credits for enrollment and renewal fees of both Global Entry and TSA Precheck. At last check, there were over 30 cards ranging from those …

I’ve been reading for years how a credit card with a high annual fee isn’t as expensive as it seems because the card provides statement credits that are just like …