If you have a premium rewards card , you're likely familiar with its statement credits . When cards charge high annual fees , much of that cost is often offset by these perks . Many benefits reset on a biannual or quarterly basis, which means you either use them or lose them. As June 30
I've been in the world of points and miles for a long time, and I've been asked more times than I can count which rewards credit card travelers should get first. My answer is almost always the same: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ). The Sapphire Preferred has been around for over
Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees ), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I'll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I'd
The American Express Platinum Card® is losing a statement credit at the end of this month. If you haven't used it yet, now is the time to do so. Amex is saying goodbye to the Platinum card's biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit* on June 30. The news came in March, after Saks Global (the
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card strikes a balance between airline perks and elite-status benefits. While it doesn't include Delta Sky Club access , it offers several valuable features that can easily justify its $350 annual fee (see rates and fees ), including a yearly companion certificate, free checked bags, statement credits and
After 10 years of homeownership, I've had my fair share of pricey expenses. Washing machine won't complete a wash cycle? That'll be $330 for the labor and part swap. Fireplace won't stay lit? Goodbye $460 for the cleaning and inspection — plus another $900 for a new pilot light. Then there are the never-ending water
When you're looking to apply for a credit card, you may wonder: "How good is the welcome offer I'm applying for?" There's no simple answer to this question, but knowing the previous offers a card has had can help you determine what a good welcome offer is. Getting any welcome offer is better than getting
Welcome back to our weekly Friday series, where we feature a reader success or mistake story . Last week, we published a mistake from a reader who lost 100,000 Avianca Lifemiles after misunderstanding the program's expiration policy. This week, we're turning to one of TPG's staff members, Caroline English, TPG's director of social media. When
Unless you primarily commute via public transit, chances are you've recently stopped to gas up. Whether you spent a few dollars topping off your tank or paid triple digits for a fill-up, if you didn't use a gas credit card, you missed out on rewards . My partner drives 76 miles round-trip to work every
If you haven't evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. That's because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses from cards that made the cut for our best credit cards list. Earning new card bonuses is the fastest way to accumulate a stash of points
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The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees ) is Southwest's most affordable personal cobranded credit card, offering practical Southwest-specific perks like a free checked bag, anniversary bonus points and preferred boarding for a modest $99 annual fee. However, loyal Southwest flyers may get more long-term value from one of the airline's