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US Bank Altitude Connect Credit Card

U.S. Bank Plans Major Changes to Altitude Connect Credit Card

U.S. Bank has revealed several major changes to its Altitude Connect credit card, which will arrive this September. About the changes: The first update is that the card will no longer carry an annual fee. Previously, the Altitude Connect card came at a cost of $95 per year — although this was often waived for the first year. Those who apply for the card now will enjoy a $0 introductory...
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Alaska Airlines Becomes Latest Bilt Rewards Transfer Partner

Bilt Rewards is bringing in a new travel partner — along with some unique options for members. About the partnership: Bilt has announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Alaska's Mileage Plan at a rate of 1:1. Alaska joins a slate of numerous other airlines and hotel brands that customers can transfer points to, including Air...
Chase Freedom Flex card

Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...
American Express Point.me portal

Amex Partners with Point.Me for Award Flight Search Portal

American Express has announced a new partnership that brings a new tool to cardmembers. About the partnership: Today, Amex revealed the launch of "Point.Me for Membership Rewards Points." This new platform — powered by Point.Me — will allow cardholders to search reward flight booking options across more than 150 airlines. In each case, these flights can be booked using Amex Membership Rewards points via transfer partners (and those partners' alliance...
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Card

Wells Fargo to Launch New Autograph Journey Credit Card

Wells Fargo will roll out its latest rewards credit card starting later this week About the card: In the coming weeks, the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey will make its debut. Designed for frequent travelers, the Autograph Journey will offer rewards in a number of key categories — and will feature travel transfer partners. Speaking of rewards, the card will earn 5x points on hotel bookings as well as 4x points...
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Category Picks for Q2 2024

As 2024 rolls on, Discover has announced its second quarter 5% bonus categories. About the Q2 2024 5% categories: Starting in April, Discover It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back on a variety of purchases. First, Q2 will include Gas Stations & Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. This includes purchases made at merchants classified as places that sell automotive gasoline bought either at the pump or inside...
March Rent Day

Bilt Members to Vote on March 2024 Rent Day Benefit

In honor of March Madness, Bilt has created a Rent Day benefit bracket and is letting members vote for this month's perk. About the March Rent Day benefit bracket: For March 2024's Rent Day, Bilt is introducing its Bilt Bracket. This bracket consists of 16 sweet offers that members can vote on —with one winning perk going into effect on March 1st. The 16 competing benefits include: 15x on hotels...
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Platinum Card Credits

Whenever I tell people that I pay $695 a year for a credit card, I get kind of a weird look. Said looks grows even stranger when I then explain how I even save/make money with that same card. The product in question is the American Express Platinum card, which I've held since 2019. The truth is that, despite that fee, the numerous credits and perks that the card offers...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...

2024 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. Lately it seems as though that theme has been 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...
Chase Freedom Flex card

Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
H-E-B and Central Market  credit cards

Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...