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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

Miss a Credit Card Payment Due Date? Do This Now

by Kyle Burbank
Even as someone who writes about personal finance for a living, I'm not immune to making money mistakes. Case in point: this past week, I nearly cost myself more than $70 by making a forgetful error. Let me explain. When I checked my Bilt Mastercard to see when my monthly payment was due, I was surprised (and horrified) to learn that it was actually due two days prior. Ouch. Before...
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Credit Cards

Chase Announces Freedom 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2023

by Kyle Burbank
As the second quarter of the year nears its end and summer gets underway, Chase has announced what spending categories its Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% cashback on during Q3. About the bonus categories: Starting July 1st and running through September 30th, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers will be able to earn up to 5% back in three categories: gas stations,...
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Credit Cards

Breeze Airways to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card with Barclays

by Kyle Burbank
In just a couple of years' time, Breeze Airways has made a bit of a name for itself as it continues to grow its point-to-point operations. Now, the company is looking to expand its brand by launching a new credit card offering. About the partnership: This week, Breeze Airways announced that it entered into a long-term agreement with Barclays US Consumer Bank. As a result of this partnership, a co-branded...
Chase Freedom Rise Credit Card
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Chase Introduces Freedom Rise Card for New-to-Credit Customers

by Kyle Burbank
Chase's popular Freedom line of rewards credit cards is growing. This week, the bank announced the debut of the Freedom Rise card. However, in contrast to some of the issuer's other products, the Rise card is specifically aimed at new-to-credit customers. About the Chase Freedom Rise: First, the Chase Freedom Rise will allow cardholders to earn 1.5% cashback on all purchases and there's no minimum rewards redemption requirement. The card...
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Credit Cards

Why I Don't Autopay My Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
One of the best features of personal finance in 2023 is the ability to automate several aspects of your financial life. In fact, some have said that doing so is one of the keys to mastering money. For the most part, I agree with this as I've seen the benefits of automated savings, investing, etc. Furthermore, nearly all of my regular recurring bills are set to autopay. Well, that is...
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Credit Cards

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2023

by Kyle Burbank
With June now underway, Discover is looking ahead to the third quarter of the year and announcing what bonus categories cardholders will earn up to 5% back on starting next month. About Discover's Q3 2023 categories: From July 1st through September 30th, Discover It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back in two categories: gas stations and digital wallets. Despite the name, the gas stations category will...
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Credit Card
Credit Cards

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Partners with Imprint for New Card

by Kyle Burbank
A well-known timeshare brand is launching its own rewards credit card. This week, Holiday Inn Club Vacations (which is separate from IHG Hotels & Resorts and the core Holiday Inn brand) announced that had partnered with the FinTech startup Imprint and issuer First Electronic Bank to create the Holiday Inn Club Vacations World Mastercard. About the Holiday Inn Club Vacations World Mastercard: First, the card earns 3% back on Holiday...
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Credit Cards

Bilt Announces June Rent Day Challenge for Its Birthday

by Kyle Burbank
With the first of the month just around the corner, Bilt is once again readying for its Rent Day promotion. This time around, in celebration of the platform's birthday, it will be hosting a special edition of its Rent Day Challenge, giving customers and cardholders a chance to win major prizes. This month's offer: On June 1st, Bilt will bring back its Rent Day Challenge. While past Challenges have taken...
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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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Credit Card News

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...