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    How to Use the Hilton Surpass $50 Credit When You’re Not Staying at a Hilton

    by joeheg January 31, 2026
    by joeheg January 31, 2026

    If 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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    Bilt 2.0 Forced My Hand: Obsidian, Palladium, or Walk Away?

    by joeheg January 30, 2026
    by joeheg January 30, 2026

    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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    The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?

    by joeheg January 15, 2026
    by joeheg January 15, 2026

    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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    The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)

    by joeheg January 14, 2026
    by joeheg January 14, 2026

    It’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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    My 2025 Resolution Was To Cancel 25% Of Our Annual-Fee Cards. Here’s How It Went.

    by joeheg January 12, 2026
    by joeheg January 12, 2026

    Back 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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    The Easiest Way to Track Your Hyatt Card’s $15K Free Night Requirement

    by joeheg December 29, 2025
    by joeheg December 29, 2025

    If you have the World of Hyatt Credit Card, there’s a simple reason you might push spend onto it near the end of the year: the card can earn you …

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    Amex Upgrade Offers Explained: Bonuses, Pitfalls, and Real Examples

    by joeheg December 23, 2025
    by joeheg December 23, 2025

    One of the easiest ways to earn a big stash of points or miles is by grabbing a strong sign-up bonus. Apply, hit the minimum spend, collect the rewards, repeat …

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    Citi Strata Premier Card Review: Rewards, Benefits, and Annual Fee

    by joeheg December 18, 2025
    by joeheg December 18, 2025

    If you’ve been around Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem for a while, you probably still think of this card as “the Citi Premier.” Citi has since refreshed and renamed it the Citi …

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    Why a Targeted Offer Made Me Reconsider the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant (and Its $650 Fee)

    by joeheg December 16, 2025
    by joeheg December 16, 2025

    I never thought I’d be considering the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant again. We ditched this card back in 2023, right around the time the annual fee jumped to $650. Not because …

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    8 Commonly Heard Questions About Chase’s 5/24 Rule For New Card Applications

    by joeheg December 10, 2025
    by joeheg December 10, 2025

    It used to be easier to sign up for travel cards. When you hear stories from just a few years ago, they can seem unbelievable today. That’s because the banks …

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