Author: Kyle Burbank
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Platinum Card Credits
Whenever I tell people that I pay $695 (now $895) a year for a credit card, I get kind of a weird look. Said looks grow even stranger when I then explain how I even save/make money with that same card. The product in question is the American Express Platinum card, which I’ve held since…
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São Paulo-Based Nubank Applies for U.S. National Bank Charter
Brazilian neobank Nubank has announced its intent to pursue a banking charter in the United States. About Nubank’s Bank Charter Application: This week, Nubank revealed that it had applied for a national bank charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The company says that the move was made in order to…
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Revolut Launches High-Yield Savings Accounts in the U.S.
The Britain-based neobanking app Revolut is introducing new high-yield savings accounts to stateside users. About Revolt’s High-Yield Savings Accounts: Revolut is rolling out new savings accounts with tiered rates that increase depending on the subscription level members have. Now, customers can earn a base of 4.00% APY on up to $10,000 in savings. Meanwhile, this…
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Spirit Airlines Adds Free Bag Perk to Co-Branded Credit Card
The embattled Spirit Airlines is sweetening its co-branded credit card with a highly desirable perk. About the New Free Spirit Travel More Card Benefit: Effective immediately, those with the Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard can take advantage a potentially lucrative new benefit. Primary cardholders can now enjoy up to two free checked bags on Spirit…
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Bilt Bringing Back Amazon Bonus for October 2025 Rent Day
Bilt has announced its October 2025 Rent Day offer, featuring a popular redemption bonus. About the Amazon Redemption Bonus from Bilt Rewards: On October 1st, Bilt Rewards members can earn a bonus of up to 50% when redeeming their Bilt Points via Amazon. Per usual, the size of the actual bonus offered will depend on…
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Sun Country Airlines Re-Launches Credit Card with Synchrony
Sun Country Airlines has unveiled its updated rewards credit card with a new issuer. About the Sun Country Visa Signature Card: The low-cost carrier Sun Country has relaunched its co-branded credit card, now issued by Synchrony. With the card, customers can earn up to 5x Sun Country rewards points per dollar spent on Sun Country…
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2025 American Express Platinum Card Review
In the fall of 2019, I took the plunge and decided to apply for the Platinum Card from American Express — also known as the Amex Platinum card, American Express Platinum, Plat, and other such variants. Despite that terrible timing (it is a travel card, after all), since then, I’ve been able to experience all…
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Mesa Homeowners Card Introduces Limited-Time Welcome Bonus
The Mesa Homeowners card is offering a rare welcome bonus — but only for a limited time. About the Welcome Bonus Offer: For one more week, new Mesa Homeowners Card customers can claim a special welcome offer. Currently, new cardholders can earn 50,000 bonus Mesa points after spending at least $12,000 on the card within their…
