Category: Credit Cards
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.
Credit Cards
Money at 30: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Upgrade Offers
by Kyle Burbank
Having been a personal finance writer for more than five years now, it's become common for friends of mine to ask me questions about a variety of money topics. That's why my buddy Josh was excited to call me this afternoon and tell me about a credit card offer he'd just accepted. In his case, American Express reached out and offered him the opportunity to upgrade his Gold Card to...
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My GM Rewards Card Launches with New Partner Goldman Sachs
by Fioney Staff
In 2019, Goldman Sachs made a splash by releasing its first credit card: The Apple Card. Of course, that product was heralded as a card "Created by Apple, not a bank" despite Goldman's involvement. Now, the bank — and specifically their Marcus by Goldman Sachs brand — is expanding its credit card offerings with the launch of the My GM Rewards Card from auto giant General Motors. The new My...
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Status Money Announces 2% Back Credit Card
by Fioney Staff
It looks as though another FinTech is getting into the credit card game. This week, the personal finance monitoring and advisement platform Status announced the upcoming launch of its Status Credit Card. With the waitlist now open for the product, Status has also revealed some key details about the product. According to a landing page set up for the card, customers will be able to earn 2% back on every...
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Money at 30: My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2022
by Kyle Burbank
Amazingly, 2021 is already coming to an end. In turn, like many people, I've been spending the past few days reflecting on the year that was and looking ahead to what 2022 might bring. Being a financial writer, part of this process includes looking at my wallet and assessing what changes I've made/will make to my credit card usage in order to maximize rewards. This is actually the third year...
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Blue Apron Announces Co-Branded Credit Card with Aspiration
by Fioney Staff
A popular meal kit service and a FinTech banking platform are coming together for a new credit card offering. Blue Apron has announced that it will be launching a co-branded credit card with Aspiration next year. The Blue Apron Aspiration Zero Card will allow customers to earn rewards on purchases from the meal kit service's site or app. Additionally, for every qualifying purchase made on the card, Aspiration will plant...
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Chase Aeroplan Card Officially Launches, Adding Pay Yourself Back
by Fioney Staff
Nearly one year after it was first teased, the Chase Aeroplan Card has officially arrived. Today, Chase and Air Canada launched their new co-branded card for the U.S. market. While the card delivers in many of the ways travelers may have expected, it also adds some interesting twists they might not have seen coming. Starting with the rewards, the Chase Aeroplan Card will earn 3 points per dollar spent directly...
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Money at 30: Using My American Express Airline Incidentals Credit
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past two years, I've loved using the benefits that my American Express Platinum Card has afforded me. In fact, said perks have also evolved in just the past couple of years, with some temporary additions coming in 2020 and a big overhaul arriving just a few months ago. Yet, amid these changes, one of the card's more complicated features has remained: the airline incidentals credit. To catch you...