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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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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Luxury Cardholders Want More Than Points From Premium Cards

Luxury Cardholders Are Looking for More Than Points

By: Andrew Allen 7/7/2026

Premium card rewards have long been measured in points, miles, and cash value. But Atlas is betting that... Read More »

This Week in Credit Cards: Visa Aims to Turn Smartphones Into Payment Terminals

Visa Aims to Turn Smartphones Into Payment Terminals

By: Andrew Allen 7/3/2026

A smartphone may soon be the only payment terminal some small businesses need. Visa announced new... Read More »

Airport Lounges Are Crowded. American Airlines Has a New Fix

Airport Lounges Are Crowded, But American Has a New Fix

By: Andrew Allen 7/2/2026

Airport lounges have become crowded enough that airlines are building new models for cardholders who... Read More »

Visa Moves Beyond Payments With New Travel Platform

Visa Launches a New Way to Discover Travel Experiences

By: Andrew Allen 6/30/2026

Visa wants to be part of your vacation before you ever swipe, tap, or insert your card. The payments... Read More »

This Week in Credit Cards: Chase Freedom Reveals New 5% Cash Back Categories

Chase Freedom Reveals New 5% Cash Back Categories

By: Andrew Allen 6/25/2026

Summer travel season is ramping up, and card issuers are rolling out fresh ways for consumers to earn... Read More »

This New Credit Card Gives Users a Shot at 100% Cash Back

This New Card Gives Users a Shot at 100% Cash Back

By: Andrew Allen 6/25/2026

Fintech rewards company Coverd has launched a new credit card that brings gamification to card rewards... Read More »

Income Drives a Growing Split in Credit Card Rewards and Credit Use

Credit Card Users Split by Income on Rewards and Credit

By: Andrew Allen 6/23/2026

Many people in the U.S. may think they have a solid grasp on the benefits of using a credit card. After... Read More »

This Week in Credit Cards: Visa Partners With OpenAI as Mastercard Debuts Agent Pay for Machines

Visa Partners With OpenAI as Mastercard Debuts Agent Pay

By: Andrew Allen 6/11/2026

Visa and Mastercard continued to stake their claims this week in what’s quickly becoming the next major... Read More »

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