The Capital One Venture X is one of those rare premium cards that can almost justify itself on paper. Between the $300 annual travel credit and the 10,000 anniversary miles, …
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Credit Cards
Why We’re Keeping The Southwest Plus Card (And Might Drop The Priority Card)
by joehegby joehegThe renewal notice for our Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card showed up, which meant it was time for the annual ritual: decide whether to keep it for another year…or …
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Airline loyalty programs generate billions of dollars in revenue each year from their co-branded credit cards. In many cases, those partnerships with banks are more profitable than selling airline tickets. …
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For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays …
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Credit Cards
The Best No Annual Fee Travel Credit Cards (Updated Picks for 2026)
by joehegby joehegEvery year, readers ask me the same question: What’s the best no-annual-fee credit card to start earning travel rewards? For a long time, my answer included cards like the Amex …
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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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Credit Cards
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a …
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Credit Cards
Is It Time to Get Rid of the IHG Select Credit Card (Or Is It Still Worth Keeping)?
by joehegby joehegHave you heard of the IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card? It’s a bit of a relic—but in the best way possible. Chase discontinued the card in 2018 and replaced …
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If you’ve been holding onto The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card largely because of its lounge access perks, here’s some bad news: Chase is cutting back one of the card’s best (and …
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The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows …