Credit Card Reviews

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  • Amex Gold vs Capital One Savor vs. Amex Green — Which is Best for Diners?

    Amex Gold vs Capital One Savor vs. Amex Green — Which is Best for Diners?

    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…

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  • Why I Downgraded From the Amex Gold Card to Amex Green Card

    Why I Downgraded From the Amex Gold Card to Amex Green Card

    This week, I did something I’d never actually done before: I canceled a credit card. Well, technically, I did a product change — but that’s close enough. That’s right, I made good on my threat to ditch the Amex Gold Card after the recent update and, instead, will now be an Amex Green Card customer for…

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  • Capital One Savor Rewards [SavorOne Rewards] Credit Card Review

    Capital One Savor Rewards [SavorOne Rewards] Credit Card Review

    When I looked through my wallet and the credit cards I use most often, I realized a couple of years ago that I had neglected to formally review one of my favorites: the Capital One Savor Rewards card. Sure, I’ve mentioned it in plenty of previous posts (including my annual “personal credit card strategy” articles),…

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  • American Express Gold Card Review

    American Express Gold Card Review

    In September of 2019, I leaped into the world of premium rewards cards when I applied for the American Express Platinum card. During the following months, I continually looked at the American Express Gold card as a potential companion to my newly-acquired card, but eventually disabused myself of that idea because I wasn’t sure that…

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  • Is the Bilt Mastercard Worth It for Non-Renters? The Pros and Cons

    Is the Bilt Mastercard Worth It for Non-Renters? The Pros and Cons

    When I first heard about the Bilt Mastercard, I was both intrigued and excited. That’s because the card’s signature feature is the ability to pay rent with the card and earn 1 point per dollar (while also avoiding any fees). Seeing as we lived in an apartment at the time, I decided to apply for…

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  • PNC Cash Rewards Visa Credit Card Review

    PNC Cash Rewards Visa Credit Card Review

    For more than a decade, my wife has been a loyal PNC customer. This includes holding one of their rewards credit cards — which, at one time, was our only credit card. Well, over the years, that’s changed a lot as our card mix has evolved. And, now, another change has come as the bank…

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  • American Express Green Card Credit Card Overview

    American Express Green Card Credit Card Overview

    In the past, I’ve talked a lot about American Express cards such as the Platinum and Gold cards. However, there’s a third option in this line-up that isn’t as discussed these days: The American Express Green Card. Ironically, once you see the card, you may realize that it’s actually what you envision when you think…

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  • Curve Review: Can it Merge All of Your Credit Cards into One?

    Curve Review: Can it Merge All of Your Credit Cards into One?

    UPDATE: Curve has now been discontinued in the United States. Below is my initial review. Credit card rewards are great, but working to maximize those rewards can be daunting at times. Not only might your quest require you to carry around multiple cards wherever you go but you’ll also need to remember to use the…

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