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.
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Simon American Express Card from Cardless Officially Launches
by Fioney Staff
Last fall, Simon Property Ground, American Express, and Cardless announced that they'd be teaming up to debut a new rewards credit card. Now, that product — the Simon American Express Card — has officially launched. In turn, new specifics about the offering have emerged. Starting with the headline rewards, Simon American Express cardholders will be able to earn 3% back on purchases they make at retailers located in any Simon...
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American Express Opens Expanded Centurion Lounge in SFO
by Fioney Staff
With travel demand expected to remain strong in 2023, American Express has just unveiled an expanded lounge at a major domestic airport. Last week, an updated Centurion Lounge debuted at San Franciso International Airport (SFO). The newly-remodeled lounge is now nearly twice the size, coming in at 16,000 square feet. That extra space has been used to accommodate more seating and an additional bar that offers specialty wine flights curated...
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Chase Makes Rate Adjustments to Pay Yourself Back Program
by Fioney Staff
Early in the pandemic, Chase made a few changes to help their credit card customers get value from their cards even at a time when travel was halted. One of the most notable developments in this vein was the introduction of the Chase Pay Yourself Back program. With this feature, those with cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred could redeem their points for "everyday" purchases such...
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Guide to Hotel Co-Branded Credit Card Options
by Kyle Burbank
This holiday season will see millions of Americans traveling all across the country. And while many may be staying with friends or family once reaching their destinations, many others will likely be visiting a hotel. In these cases, location may dictate which property they ultimately stay at. Nevertheless, there are plenty of benefits to brand loyalty when it comes to hotels. Similarly, with many popular hotel chains offering co-branded credit...
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Money at 30: My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2023
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past six years, I've gone from having one credit card to having more than half a dozen. With every card I add, I often pick up an extra perk, multiplier on a useful category, or some other benefit. Meanwhile, as my portfolio evolves and as issuers update their products, there are also some instances where a card no longer becomes useful to me. With all of that in...
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AMC Entertainment Announces Co-Branded Credit Card Offering
by Fioney Staff
During the pandemic, the struggling AMC Theatres got a boost when the company became a hit "meme stock" alongside the likes of GameStop. Since then, the theatre chain has embraced this side of its business, including offering perks to shareholders. Now, the company is prepping for another way to build upon this loyalty, announcing the impending debut of the AMC Entertainment Visa Card. According to AMC, it's set to be...
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2023
by Fioney Staff
The popular Discover It card — which features 1% on all purchases as well as a slate of bonus rotating categories each quarter — has revealed what purchases will earn cardholders that 5% bonus starting January 1st. For the first quarter of 2023, Discover It cardholders can earn 5% back on grocery store, drug store, and select streaming service purchases. However, there are a few asterisks to note with this offer....