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Capital One Venture Rewards Card
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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Review (2026)

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on May 6, 2026 Last year, I was unpleasantly surprised with a higher-than-anticipated tax bill. While pondering what to do, I came up with the idea of opening a new credit card so that I could at least score a bonus from the large spending I was about to do. After exploring a few potential options for this, I landed on the Capital One Venture Rewards card. What attracted...
Apple Card app screenshot
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Does the Apple Card Belong In Your Wallet?

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on January 29, 2026 In 2019, Apple announced what many had suspected: it was releasing its own credit card. While Goldman Sachs would be the one actually issuing the product, the card would combine the user-friendly tech and stylish aesthetic that the company’s many raving fans have grown accustomed to. Then the Apple Card arrived — and so, naturally, I had to get one for myself. I’ll admit that...
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2025 American Express Platinum Card Review

by Kyle Burbank
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 of the travel benefits the card has to offer… as well as see how Amex...
Discover It Cards
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2025 Discover It Card Review: Still Feeling “It” After All These Years

by Kyle Burbank
Many years ago now, following what I called my financial awakening, I found that I was suddenly in the market for a new rewards credit card. This led me to start researching various cards before ultimately landing on my final choice: the Discover It card. Before we get into my hands-on review, let me explain what I liked about this card on paper and why I ultimately applied for it....
Bilt Mastercard
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2025 Bilt Rewards Mastercard Review

by Kyle Burbank
I remember vaguely hearing about Bilt several years ago, before being formally introduced to the Bilt Rewards Mastercard with the announcement that Wells Fargo would be issuing the card. What interested me in the product was that, at long last, it would reward cardholders on one of their largest monthly expenses: rent. Looking more closely at the card, I found that I had a lot of questions — and ones...
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Mesa Homeowners Card Review: Is Earning Rewards on Your Mortgage Worth It?

by Kyle Burbank
Updated December 12, 2025 UPDATE: On December 12th, 2025, the Mesa Homeowners Card abruptly shut down. Below is my previous review of the card from March 2025. A few years ago, when I first discovered the Bilt Mastercard, I was fascinated by the idea that I could earn points for paying my rent. Since then, though, my wife and I have purchased a house, rendering this key feature of the...
Bilt and Mesa cards superimposed in front of houses
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Bilt vs. Mesa: How the Two Housing Credit Cards Compare

by Kyle Burbank
Whether they rent or own, housing payments are easily one of the largest monthly expenses that many Americans face. Yet, even as rewards credit cards have grown in popularity, this spending category has been completely excluded — at least until recently. A few years ago, the Bilt Mastercard was introduced, allowing renters to earn rewards points on their rent payments. Then, earlier this year, the Mesa Homeowners card debuted, offering a...
American Express Gold and Capital One SavorOne cards
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Amex Gold vs Capital One Savor vs. Amex Green — Which is Best for Diners?

by Kyle Burbank
It's time for a rewards credit card showdown — or should I say chow down? A while back, a friend of mine was asking me about various dining card options and specifically wanted to know my thoughts on the American Express® Gold Card versus the Capital One Savor [formerly the SavorOne]. Incidentally, I happen to have had both card options in the past, which I'll explain in a bit. So,...
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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...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
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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...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
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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...
Bilt and All Reward logos
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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...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...