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
Bilt Extends Rent Day Promotion for Black Friday and Beyond
by Fioney Staff
In October, the unique Bilt Mastercard unveiled its inaugural Rent Day promotion, which included the opportunity for cardholders to earn double rewards and nearly all of their purchases on the first of the month. That deal returned in November alongside the addition of a United Airlines status match offer and more. Now, just in time for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Bilt is extended December's Rent Day...
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American Express Introduces New Credit Card Approval Process
by Fioney Staff
For some consumers, applying for a new credit card can be anxiety-inducing as there's a chance that they could not only be declined for the product but also have their credit impacted by the credit inquiry. To give these applicants better peace of mind, American Express is rolling out a new approval process. Amex has announced a new pilot program for its U.S. Personal Cards (meaning non-business cards) that will allow...
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Citi, AT&T Introduce New Points Plus Co-Branded Credit Card
by Fioney Staff
A well-known telecom and an upper-tier credit card issuer are teaming up for a new co-branded product. This week, AT&T and Citi announced the introduction of the AT&T Points Plus Card. The new card will earn Citi's ThankYou points, which can be redeemed for gift cards, travel, and more. With the Points Plus card, customers can earn 3x points at gas stations, 2x points at grocery stores (including grocery delivery...
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Guide to Rewards Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping
by Kyle Burbank
With Halloween in the rearview, it’s now full steam ahead to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and (eventually) New Years. Of course, there’s still plenty to do before then — including the annual holiday shopping season. As a result, while you may not realize it, this may make for a good time to get a new credit card. That’s because you may be able to find an option that will reward you...
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American Express Makes Adjustments to Platinum Card Benefits
by Fioney Staff
With an annual fee of $695, the Platinum Card from American Express is regarded as a premier travel and "lifestyle" card. However, the company has also sought to provide its members with value for that fee, often partnering with various brands to bring credits and benefits to cardholders. On that note, Amex has recently made a pair of updates to the card that will likely be positively received by customers....
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Money at 30: Our Latest Credit Card Point Redemption Win
by Kyle Burbank
In the past few years, I've often written about earning credit card rewards and maximizing my setup to get even more of them. Yet, my plan for redeeming all of these points has been less thought-out. In fact, aside from buying a backpack and a hotel stay (that I later had to cancel), we haven't really tapped points from our Chase or American Express cards. That was until today, when...
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Best Credit Card for "Everything Else" — Earning 2% to 4.5%
by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to credit card rewards, most of the focus is usually on the special categories that various cards emphasize with heightened earning rates. For example, a card might offer 4x on dining, 5x on rotating quarterly categories, or even 10x on rental car booking via a specific travel portal. However, outside of those handful of categories, all other purchases tend to offer just 1% back. That said, there...