A lot of people like to apply for multiple credit cards at one time in order to have their hard inquiries combined. As you may know, this helps to mitigate […]
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Category: Credit Cards
Why I’m Paying the Annual Fee for a Card I Don’t Use
I’ve decided that I’m going to go ahead and shell out the $95 this year to pay for the annual fee for my Citi Premier credit card. It’s a bit […]
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How Banks Make Money with Credit Cards
Have you ever stopped to think about how the banks are making money from the credit cards that they issue? Your first thought is probably that their profits come from […]
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Get the Southwest Companion Pass
The Southwest Companion Pass allows a companion to fly with you for free for up to two full calendar years if you earn 110,000 Rapid Rewards in one calendar year. It’s […]
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Is It Worth It to Apply for Non-Chase Cards Before You’ve Reached 5/24?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] I often urge people to pursue Chase cards before ever applying for cards from other banks like American Express, Citi, […]
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Barclaycard Red Aviator 40,000 Offer: Worth it?
Update: Some offers are no longer available — click here for the latest deals! Barclaycard is now offering another new bonus and this one’s a real catch. It’s the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Red […]
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Has the Amex Travel Credit for the MPX App Gone Extinct?
There are many reports on different forums and blogs that the Amex travel credit loophole for the MPX (Mileage Plus X) app has gone the way of the dinosaurs. We’re still […]
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The 60,000 Avianca Vuela Visa Card: Is It Worth Applying For?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] Banco Popular has released two new co-branded travel cards with Avianca Airlines. One card offers a 20,000 mile bonus and […]
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Understanding Credit Card Purchase and Travel Protections and Benefits
Many people seem to be unaware of the different benefits and protections that their credit cards offer them. Some of these protections can be extremely valuable, especially those offered by […]
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How to Use Citi Credit Cards for Business Class and First Class Awards
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] The new Citi application rules (discussed below) make it a bit more difficult to accumulate enough miles to splurge on […]
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