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Looking Back: 3 Reasons to Apply for the Delta Platinum Credit Card at the Beginning of the Year
【Updated 1/17】OneMoreDay originally wrote this post at the beginning of last year (2017), highlighting three benefits of applying for the Delta Platinum credit card early in the ye...
US Bank Cash 365 (AMEX Version) Credit Card: 1/16 Update — $150 Bonus Is Here
US Bank has quietly increased the sign-up bonus on this card. For a no-annual-fee credit card that earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases, a $150 bonus is pretty solid, especially s...
An Introduction to Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) — Travel Savings Guide (2)
When using your card outside the U.S., watch out for the DCC trap....
Now Activated: 2018 Q1 5x Bonus Categories for Major Credit Cards
Another year is almost over. Have you used up your fourth-quarter 5x spending cap yet? In just two more weeks, it will be time to start using the first-quarter 5x categories on our...
AMEX Plenti Credit Card “Already Discontinued, Cardholders Will Be Closed Out”
The Plenti program is nearing its end, and the card is also on the way out. All cardholders will be forcibly closed. For this failed program and card, I just want to know: did any...
Foreign Transaction Fee (FTF) Explained — Travel Savings Tips (1)
Before I start this series, let me briefly introduce myself. Hello everyone, I'm the new author milesgod. My interests are travel, cards, and points. In the future I'll be writing...
Year-End Reminder: Finish Your Credit Card Travel Credits
If you still haven't finished your credit-card travel credits for this year, now is the time to act. Since credits usually take some time to process and unexpected issues can come...
“Discontinued” Barclays CashForward Credit Card
This card is no longer available on the official site, and the old application link now shows a 404 error. The famous SallieMae credit card had a similar fate and was eventually di...
Beginner Notes (2): Choosing a Second Credit Card
Last time, I shared my experience applying for my first credit card. I believe everyone now has a basic understanding of how credit cards work. This time, I mainly want to share my...
American Express and Hilton to release four new co-branded cards in 2018
Hilton said it would end its relationship with Citi and let AMEX become the exclusive issuer of Hilton co-branded cards. AMEX later confirmed a 2018 overhaul featuring four new Hil...