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The world of credit cards can be confusing. The industry is constantly evolving. Keeping track of credit card features and benefits can be time consuming. Fioney is here to help maximize your credit card utility. From comprehensive guides, individual card reviews, the latest news, and tips to optimize your usage we have you covered.

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Bilt Offering Amazon Bonuses For December 2024 Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has announced its special offerings for December's Rent Day — including perks available leading up to December 1st. About December 2024's Rent Day deals: Just in time for the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, Bilt is offering enhanced Amazon redemptions for Rent Day. Typically, Bilt Points are valued at 0.7¢ each when used for Amazon purchases. However, from now (November 26th) through December 1st, cardholders can use their...
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Apple Card Adds New Benefits for Booking.com, ChargePoint

by Kyle Burbank
As the holiday season and a new year approach, Apple Card is making a few adjustments to its cashback offering. About the updates: This week, Apple Card sent an email to customers informing them of some new additions to the card. First, cardholders can now earn 3% Daily Cash on eligible hotel stays and car rentals on Booking.com. Specifically, Apple advises customers to use a special URL when booking and...
Capital One Saver Card
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Capital One SavorOne Card Inherits "Savor" Moniker in Rebrand

by Kyle Burbank
Capital One has refreshed the look of one of its most popular cards, while also giving it a slightly different name. About the change: The Capital One SavorOne Rewards card has a new (but familiar) name. Now, the no-annual-fee card is simply known as the Capital One Savor Rewards card. Additionally, the card's design has been updated to not only reflect the name change but also bear some subtle changes,...
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U.S. Bank Halts New Applications for Altitude Reserve Card

by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank is no longer allowing new applications for its premium travel card. About the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve and update: Earlier this week, U.S. Bank removed the Altitude Reserve card application from its site. Not only is the product no longer listed on the bank's cards page but clicking the card link from search will also forward visitors to the personal cards landing page. The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve...
Mesa Homeowner Credit Card
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Mesa Reveals Details on Homeowner Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
After teasing a groundbreaking credit card product in September, Mesa has revealed more details about its Homeowners Card. About the Mesa Homeowners Card: Today, Mesa announced new details about what it calls the first premium credit card designed for homeowners. With the Mesa Homeowners Card, cardholders can earn Mesa Points on mortgage payments and other purchases. Plus, the company says there are no annual membership fees for the card. Starting...
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American Express Gold Card: How to Use the Resy Credit

by Kyle Burbank
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 larger feature of their dining-centric credit card. In any case, there are a few interesting...
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Bilt Rent Day November 2024 Features British Airways Bonus

by Kyle Burbank
For November 2024's Rent Day, Bilt is putting a new twist on one of its famed transfer bonuses — and even adding a pre-Rent Day deal to the mix. About the Rent Day November 2024 features: On November 1st, Bilt members who transfer their points to British Airways can earn a transfer bonus. In a departure from several past transfer bonuses, it seems that the bonus that members will receive...
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CFPB Fines Apple and Goldman Sachs Combined $89.8 Million

by Kyle Burbank
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against both Apple and Goldman Sachs regarding failures related to the Apple Card. About the order: The CFPB has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89.8 million due to customer service issues and other alleged missteps with the Apple Card. These fines include at least $19.8 million in redress and $45 million in civil money penalties for Goldman...
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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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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...
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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,...