Credit Cards: Everything You Need to Know

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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.

Chase Aeroplan Card

Chase Aeroplan Card Officially Launches, Adding Pay Yourself Back

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

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...
Priceline VIP Visa Credit Cards

Priceline and Barclays Announce Priceline VIP Rewards Visa

When it comes to co-branded credit cards, travelers are likely well aware of options available for a specific airline or hotel brands. Yet, more recently, there's also been a growing list of cards that cater to customers of third-party booking platforms. The latest example of this is the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa — which is being issued by Barclays. One of the card's main benefits is that it includes automatic...
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Amex Introduces Exclusive Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred Card

Something that most credit consumers may not realize is that American Express occasionally offers exclusive versions of their cards. For example, Charles Schwab customers could famously apply for a special edition of the Platinum Card and transfer their points to their brokerage account at a rate of 1.25¢ each (although this has since been lowered to 1.1¢ per point). Now, Morgan Stanley and American Express have announced another exclusive product,...

Capital One Announces Premium Credit Card, Venture X

With the travel industry continuing to rebound, Capital One is finally joining the premium travel credit card scene. This week, the bank officially announced the Venture X card. As CNN reports, the new card will open applications on November 9th and feature a slew of travel benefits along with a special introductory welcome bonus. Starting with the annual fee, the Venture X card will come at a cost of $395....
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Luxury Card Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts Status Perk for Cardholders

As the travel industry continues to rebound, one credit card issuer has announced a new partnership that will bring hotel benefits to cardholders. This week, Luxury Card revealed that its members can now unlock elite status with the Preferred Hotels & Resorts' I Prefer program. In turn, customers will enjoy additional perks at more than 700 independent hotels and resorts around the world. Titanium Card members can receive Explorer tier...

Southwest Airlines and Chase Add Benefits to Co-Branded Credit Cards

Continuing a streak of rewards credit card updates, this week Chase and Southwest revealed some changes to their co-branded line-up. However, in this case, the duo have added benefits to the cards while keeping the annual fees where they are. The first changes to the line-up include enhancements to some rewards categories. Now, Southwest Rapid Reward Plus, Premier, and Priority cardholders will earn 2x points on local transit and commuting...
Boston Celtics credit card

Cardless Launches Boston Celtics Credit Card

The FinTech Cardless has just revealed its latest product. This time around, the company has partnered with the famed Boston Celtics to create the aptly named Boston Celtics Credit Card. In terms of rewards, fans can earn 7x points on Celtics tickets as well as on rideshare and streaming service purchases. Additionally, the card offers 4x points on dining, 2x points at grocery stores and drug stores, and 1x points...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

 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...
Rakuten: Where it pays to shop.

A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

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...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards

Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

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

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

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...