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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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Credit Cards

Walgreens Planning Co-Branded Credit Card with Synchrony

by Fioney Staff
It seems that Walgreens has a plan to keep customers' wallets healthy. This week, the drug store chain announced that it would be expanding its line-up of financial services, including debuting a co-branded credit card product. The upcoming card will integrate with the recently-launched myWalgreens loyalty program, giving customers the chance to earn myWalgreens cash rewards among other offers. Walgreens is partnering with Synchrony to issue the card, which will...
AMEX Platinum Card
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American Express Adds More Temporary Benefits to Platinum Card

by Fioney Staff
Last year, when it became clear that travel wasn't going to be resuming in earnest anytime soon, American Express added some temporary benefits to its premium $550 a year Platinum Card to help bring value to grounded cardholders. This included offering $20 a month in monthly statement credits for wireless service purchases as well as $20 a month in streaming service statement credits. However, these benefits expired at the end...
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JPMorgan Chase to Acquire Global Loyalty Business From cxLoyalty Group Holdings

by Fioney Staff
It looks as though certain credit card users might see some changes to their loyalty programs in 2021. This week, JPMorgan Chase announced that it had reached a deal to acquire the Global Loyalty business of cxLoyalty Group Holdings. According to the press release, this purchase will include "cxLoyalty’s leading technology platforms, full-service travel agency, gift card, merchandise, and points bank businesses." While this purchase may be new, Chase is...
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CardRatings Shares Credit Card Trend Predictions for 2021

by Fioney Staff
With 2020 finally coming to an end, what can credit card enthusiasts expect from 2021? CardRatings has a few ideas. On the heels of announcing their top credit picks for 2021 across a number of categories, the site and its senior managing editor Brooklyn Lowery have revealed some predictions for the new year as they relate to credit cards. Here are some of their forecasts: Continuation of "limited-time" perks With...
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Chase and Air Canada Announce Plans For Upcoming U.S. Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
With 2020 coming to an end, the world is certainly looking forward to 2021. In particular, travelers are hoping that cross-border trips will be back on the table as vaccines begin to roll out in certain nations. Ahead of a hopeful return to the skies, one international airline has announced plans to bring a new credit card offering to the United States. This week, Chase and Air Canada announced that...
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Credit Cards

Guide to No Annual Fee Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to rewards credit cards, you really can't beat a no-annual-fee option. Sure, there are premium cards with hefty annual fees that may still be worth it, but, overall, there are plenty of advantages to not having to worry about such things. For one, there's less pressure to ensure that you're getting every penny of value that you can out of a card. Additionally, if a card no...
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Credit Cards

CardRatings Unveils Its List of Best Credit Cards for 2021

by Fioney Staff
For reasons that do not need to be explained, 2020 proved to be an interesting year in the world of credit cards. While some products proved more useful than ever, others felt the need to pivot in order to prove their worth to cardholders and retain customers. Now, looking ahead to the new year, CardRatings has named their top credit cards for 2021 across a number of categories. Editor's note:...
Vital - the Credit Card that Pays You To Share
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Money at 30: Revisiting Vital Card — Should You Invest?

by Kyle Burbank
It was February of 2018 when I got an email from someone working at the startup Vital Card. They were reaching out to ask if I might peruse their site and do a review of their upcoming product — then set for a fall release. Indeed, I did end up doing a review of sorts but, without the card in hand, I instead focused on reviewing the very premise of...
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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,...