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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...
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Bilt Announces Avios Transfer Bonus for April 2025 Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
For April 2025's Rent Day, Bilt is offering a transfer bonus for not one, not two, but three airlines. About the Avios Transfer Bonus: On April 1st, Bilt members can earn up to a 100% bonus when transferring points to three airline programs that use the Avios currency. Those airlines are Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia Airlines. While this bonus is "up to 100%," the actual rate offer rate...
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Credit Cards

United Airlines, Chase Unveil Revamped Credit Card Line Up

by Kyle Burbank
United Airlines has announced new benefits (and increased annual fees) for its co-branded credit cards issued by Chase. About the Card Updates: Today, United and Chase revealed updates for the United Explorer Card, United Quest Card, and United Club Card. First, the United Explorer Card will now include up to $60 in rideshare credits annually. This perk is divided up into $5 monthly increments. Another new credit is up to...
US Bank Shield Card
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U.S. Bank Introduces Shield Visa Card

by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank has debuted a new credit card that includes a "market-leading" promo interest rate and a unique clear plastic design. About the U.S. Bank Shield Card: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the U.S. Bank Shield Visa Card. A key feature of this card is an introductory 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 24 billing cycles. Following this period, the card has a...
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Chase Freedom Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2025

by Kyle Burbank
As Chase's celebration of its Freedom card's 15th anniversary rolls on, its picks for the second quarter's bonus categories have been announced. About Chase's Second Quarter 2025 Bonus Categories: Starting April 1st, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex customers can earn up to 5% back in two categories: Amazon and Select Streaming Services. The Amazon category includes goods purchased at Amazon.com as well as digital downloads, Amazon.com Gift Cards, Amazon Fresh...
two Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cards
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Marriott Bonvoy Brings Back Big Bonuses for Two Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
Marriott Bonvoy and American Express have reinstated best-ever welcome bonuses for two of their co-branded credit cards. About the Bonuses: For a limited time, new Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card customers can earn enhanced welcome bonuses. Starting with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, new cardholders can earn 155,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in purchases on the card within their first six months...
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Credit Cards

CCBank Debuts New Rewards Card with Priority Pass Included

by Kyle Burbank
Utah's CCBank has launched new rewards credit cards (powered by Deserve) that include some notable perks. About the CCBank Peak Card: First in CCBank's new line up is the Peak card. This card earns 1.5% back on all purchases. Plus, cardholders enjoy a complimentary Priority Pass Select, which grants travelers airport lounge access at supported locations. The CCBank Peak Card has no annual fee and doesn't charge any foreign transaction...
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Credit Cards

2025 Guide to Travel Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
It feels as though, over the past few years, “travel hacking” via points and miles has exploded in popularity. While premium credit cards may have once been a well-kept secret that seemed out of reach for the layman, these days the secrets to airport lounge access, award travel, and other perks are most definitely out. At the same time, among these high-annual fee options, a number of co-branded cards and...
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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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Credit Card News

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...