Credit Card Tips
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2026
Each year for the past several years, I’ve shared a look at “what’s in my wallet” and how I’ll be using each of the rewards credit cards. Well, it turns out that 2025 was the most disruptive year for my rewards strategy to date. Cards were added, some were closed (sometimes against my will), and…
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2025
Each year for the past several years, I’ve shared a look at “what’s in my wallet” and how I’ll be using each of the rewards credit cards I have. In 2024, my strategy actually saw some decently sized changes thanks to product changes, further lifestyle shifts, and more. Therefore, I was excited to write all…
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American Express Gold Card: How to Use the Resy Credit
When American Express debuted its revamped Gold Card this summer, one of the biggest additions was a $100 credit for Resy. For those unfamiliar, Resy is a restaurant reservation platform that Amex acquired back in 2019 — so it makes sense that the card company would want to leverage the service and make it a…
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Bilt Neighborhood Dining: Earning Bilt Points with Linked Cards
Over the three-day holiday weekend, my wife and I (along with our dog) had a chance to hang out at one of our favorite local breweries: Hold Fast Brewing. Between the dog-friendly patio, selection of NA brews for me, and, on this occasion, $5 pints, there’s a lot that we love about this spot. But,…
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Gold Card Credits
One of the most often-used cards in my wallet is the American Express Gold Card. Like its “big brother” the Platinum Card, the Amex Gold card commands a sizeable annual fee but attempts to offset that expense by including monthly credits. Of course, the card also includes some lucrative rewards categories and redemption options that…
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2024
Over the past seven years, I’ve gone from having one credit card to having more than half a dozen. In fact, as someone who regularly writes about reward cards, I’m occasionally tempted to add even more to my collection. Yet, I mostly refrain from this as I want each card in my wallet to serve…
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5 Steps to Evaluate Rewards Credit Cards
Have you ever felt the inclination to Google a phrase as generic as “best rewards credit card?” If so, I’m guessing you were pretty disappointed with the results. That’s because, contrary to whatever you may read elsewhere, there’s really no such thing as a “best rewards card” for everyone. Instead, it’s up to each consumer…
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Points and Miles Primer: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Travel Rewards
Following a multi-year pause, travel has been booming this past year as we all make up for lost time. With the summer season really heating up, millions of Americans are likely looking to take a vacation. Meanwhile, some may be contemplating how they can make those excursions more affordable… or perhaps wondering how they can…
