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Andrew Allen

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Andrew Allen

About The Author

For nearly 20 years, Andrew has worked for financial institutions ranging from regional investment organizations to some of the largest banks in the world. At Wells Fargo, Andrew was a Consultant within the Insight and Innovation division. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, Andrew’s goal has been promoting personal financial wellness and solid money decisions.

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This Week in Credit Cards: Why Gen Z Is Paying the Amex Platinum Card’s $895 Fee

Why Gen Z Is Paying $895 for the Amex Platinum Card

By: Andrew Allen 8/21/2026

“Time is on my side, yes it is,” Mick Jagger sang on a 1964 Rolling Stones recording. Jagger may not have... Read More »

New Krak Debit Card Pays 2% Cash Back, But Not to Everyone

Krak Debit Card Pays 2% Cash Back, But Not to Everyone

By: Andrew Allen 8/20/2026

Krak, the fintech app from crypto exchange Kraken, has launched a U.S. debit card that lets cardholders... Read More »

Credit Card Balances Barely Rose. So Why Did Debt Surge?

Credit Card Balances Barely Rose. So Why Did Debt Surge?

By: Andrew Allen 8/19/2026

Americans’ average credit card balance barely changed over the past year. So how did the nation pile on... Read More »

NASCAR Is Getting a New Credit Card — What Fans Will Get

NASCAR’s New Card Offers Cash Back and Fan Perks

By: Andrew Allen 8/18/2026

NASCAR fans will soon have a new way to earn cash back on select purchases while gaining early ticket... Read More »

This Week in Credit Cards: American Express Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

Amex Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

By: Andrew Allen 8/14/2026

More Americans are struggling financially, but that hasn’t knocked American Express from the top of the... Read More »

Square Credit Card Adds 3% Cash Back, But There’s a Catch

Square Credit Card Adds 3% Cash Back, But There’s a Catch

By: Andrew Allen 8/13/2026

Square’s revamped credit card offers small businesses 3% cash back on bill payments, but there’s a catch... Read More »

Chase Cardholders Can Score New Perks at Miami Heat Games

Chase Cardholders Can Score New Perks at Heat Games

By: Andrew Allen 8/13/2026

Miami Heat games are about to come with extra perks for Chase cardholders, from early ticket access and... Read More »

Interchange Fight Grows as Three Senators Back Credit Card Bill

Three Senators Join Credit Card Interchange Fight

By: Andrew Allen 8/12/2026

Three more senators have joined the fight over credit card interchange, giving new momentum to a bill... Read More »

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