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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 Brings Back Multiple Rent Day Offers for January 2024

by Kyle Burbank
For January of 2024, Bilt is bringing back a few of its top 2023 Rent Day offers. About the January 2024 Bilt Rent Day offerings: Bilt is kicking off 2024 with a bang as it presents its Rent Day Best of 2023. On January 1st, members can take advantage of five offers: Air France/KLM Flying Blue transfer bonus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club transfer bonus IHG One transfer bonus Amazon redemption...
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Bilt Revamps Loyalty Status Program for 2024

by Kyle Burbank
As the new year approaches, Bilt has announced incoming changes to its loyalty status program. About the updated status tiers and more: In 2024, Bilt members will have new ways to earn status as updated requirements go into effect. Here's what the new tiers look like: Silver: 50,000 points or $10,000 (previous: 25,000 points) Gold: 125,000 points or $25,000 (previous: 50,000 points) Platinum: 200,000 points or $50,000 (previous: 100,000 points)...
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2024

by Kyle Burbank
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 a purpose. To that point, while I didn't actually add to my overall number of...
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Chase Announces Freedom 5% Bonus Categories for Q1 2024

by Kyle Burbank
With the new year just around the corner, Chase has announced its 5% bonus category picks for the first quarter of 2024 — including some unique selections. About the bonus categories: Starting off the first quarter bonus category selections is a favorite: grocery stores. This includes supermarkets, smaller grocery stores, and "merchants that offer a full-service grocery line of merchandise." Notably, Target and Walmart are explicitly excluded from this category...
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Citizens Rolling Out Sustainable Debit Cards with Touch Card

by Kyle Burbank
Citizens Financial Group has announced some updates and improvements to its physical debit cards. About the updated cards: In the new year, Citizens will be rolling out updated Mastercard debit and ATM cards. These newly designed cards are made of 90% recycled PVC. As a result, they will also include Mastercard's sustainable card badge. By utilizing recycled material and participating in the program, the cards will reduce energy consumption, material...
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2024

by Kyle Burbank
With 2024 sneaking up on us, Discover has announced its rotating 5% bonus categories for the first quarter of next year. About the Q1 2024 bonus categories: From January through March 2024, Discover It customers will be able to earn up to 5% back in two categories: restaurants and drugstores. According to the company, the Restaurants category includes full-service establishments, cafes, cafeterias, fast-food locations, and dining delivery services. For the...
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Universal, FNBO Announce More Details on Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After teasing new co-branded credit cards earlier this year, Universal Destinations & Experiences and FNBO have released more details on their two rewards cards. About the Universal Rewards card: Starting with the no-annual-fee Universal Rewards Visa, this new card will include both spending rewards and in-park perks. In terms of the former, cardholders can earn 2% back in Rewards on eligible Universal purchases. All other purchases earn 1% back in...
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5 Steps to Evaluate Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
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 to weigh the pros and cons of various options while also considering their specific needs....
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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,...