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Capital One Venture Card Brings Back Stellar Welcome Offer

by Kyle Burbank
As consumers start to flesh out their 2026 travel plans, Capital One is bringing back an attractive offer for one of its flagship cards. About the Limited-Time Capital One Venture Offer: For a limited time, new Capital One Venture Rewards customers can not only earn a bounty of bonus miles but can also score a credit for Capital One Travel. Currently, new cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending...
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Bilt 2.0 Already Introduces Another Housing Payments Option

by Kyle Burbank
Just two days after announcing the details of its 2.0 credit card line-up, Bilt has added a new wrinkle to its housing payment options. About the New Bilt Housing Rewards Option: When Bilt's new credit card program was introduced, one controversial change was that cardholders would have to pay a transaction fee if they wanted to earn points on rent or mortgage payments. However, the company also introduced Bilt Cash...
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Bilt Unveils Full Details on New Rewards Credit Card Line-Up

by Kyle Burbank
Following months of teases and weeks of leaks/rumors, Bilt has officially released a full look at their new credit card offerings. About Bilt's Credit Card Line-Up As expected, Bilt will now offer three credit card options. The newly-revealed names for these products are Bilt Blue, Bilt Obsidian, and Bilt Palladium. Respectively, these cards carry no annual fee, a $95 annual fee, and a $495 annual fee. One big change with...
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Capital One Announces Upcoming Lounge Location in Charlotte

by Kyle Burbank
The relatively young Capital One Lounge network is set to expand once again as a new location in a popular American Airlines hub has been revealed. About the Capital One Lounge Coming to CLT This week, Capital One and Charlotte Douglas International Airport announced that a new lounge location would soon come to the North Carolina airfield. The location will occupy 14,000 square feet and will be located on the...
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Chase Officially Set to Take Over Apple Card Issuance

by Kyle Burbank
After years of rumors, it's official: the Apple Card is hopping to a new issuer. About the Chase-Apple Card Deal: This week, Apple officially announced that Chase would become the new issuer of the Apple Card. The bank will be stepping in for Goldman Sachs, who originated the card in partnership with Apple, marking Goldman's first entry into the consumer credit card space. While this update is being announced now,...
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American Airlines Rolling Out Free WiFi Starting This Month

by Kyle Burbank
Another domestic airline is introducing complimentary WiFi access for its passengers. About American's WiFi Roll Out: American Airlines is the latest carrier to announce that it's bringing free in-flight WiFi to fruition. Sponsored by AT&T, a complimentary connection will be offered to AAdvantage members. The airline says that this feature will be rolled out to all of its narrowbody and two-class regional jets by early spring. Select Boeing widebody aircraft...
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CompareCredit Reveals 2026 "Best Of" Credit Card Award Honorees

by Kyle Burbank
Just before the new year begins, the aptly-named credit card comparison site CompareCredit has announced its "Best Of" picks for 2026. About CompareCredit's Best Of List: CompareCredit has compiled its annual "Best of the Best" list for credit cards. These awards are presented to consumer credit cards in nine categories, as well as one business credit card. Starting with the Best All-Around card, the site chose the ever-popular Citi Double...
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Bilt Announces Rent Day January 2026 and 2.0 Preorder Date

by Kyle Burbank
As Bilt prepares for the big transition to 2.0, the company has cobbled together some Rent Day offerings for January 2026 — including a unique vinyl launch. About Bilt Rent Day for January 2026: Bilt is all but taking a month off to start 2026 as January's Rent Day doesn't feature any widespread transfer bonuses or redemption deals. However, according to their terms sheet, targeted offers for enhanced Amazon and/or...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...