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Vacations are in the Cards — MileCards.com Adds Transparency to the Process of Choosing Travel Rewards Cards for Your Next Trip

By: Aaron Lay, 9/5/2017

In a Nutshell: Today’s credit card rewards programs are almost as numerous as the cards themselves. From introductory offers and annual fees to rewards based on categories, each card has its advantages and drawbacks for specific users. Launched to add transparency to an often confusing process, MileCards.com profiles hundreds of credit card rewards programs and matches them to your spending habits and travel goals, helping you get a little closer to your next destination. // ... read more »

12 Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards of 2022

By: Brittney Mayer, 8/3/2017

Travel rewards credit cards can provide consumers with an array of benefits, saving major bucks on flights, hotels, restaurants, and other travel-related expenses. In the article below, we've highlighted some of our favorite travel rewards credit cards available today. In 2016 alone, almost 13 million Americans traveled abroad for either business or leisure. And for every trip abroad the average American took in 2016, more than six domestic trips were taken somewhere in the country. ... read more »

Any Flight, Any Time: Why CIBC’s Aventura® Visa Infinite is One of Canada’s Best Travel Credit Cards

By: Brittney Mayer, 7/25/2017

In a Nutshell: Between the planning, the packing, and the planes, traveling can be a pain. Thankfully, the right travel credit card can make traveling a little easier -- and more affordable -- with great rewards and stress-saving travel perks. In fact, one of the best travel cards in Canada, CIBC's Aventura® Visa Infinite Card can help you save right away with flights as low as 10,000 points and a significant 15,000-point welcome bonus. Your Aventura card can also help ease the stress... read more »

12 Best Credit Card Signup Bonus Offers (2022)

By: Ashley Dull, 6/27/2017

The best credit card signup bonuses can translate into major savings for the cardholder, whether you're planning your next family vacation, friends weekend, or even your honeymoon. And getting married is expensive. I know because I’m planning my own nuptials next spring. Between the obvious costs like venue and food, you don’t realize how many other less-obvious things there are to pay for, like guest favors and dress alterations, and it all adds up so quickly. One expense we... read more »

15 Best Bank Bonus Credit Cards (2022)

By: Brittney Mayer, 5/12/2017

Every time you use your favorite credit card to make a purchase, the merchant must pay the credit card issuer a fee for the pleasure of collecting your money. While the specific fee varies by issuer, it's generally around 2% of your purchase price -- and that adds up quickly. Because these purchasing fees are a big part of how many issuers make their money, it's in each one's best interest to encourage you to use its brand of card over its competitors. As the credit card market... read more »

Cruise Critic: Helping Cardholders Maximize Travel Rewards with Reviews & Fair Pricing for the Best Ships on the Open Seas

By: Adam West, 4/27/2017

In a Nutshell: When it comes to redeeming travel rewards, most cardholders immediately think about savings on flights and hotels. However, those who prefer days at sea on a luxury cruise line might not be aware that credit card points can be used toward those vacations as well. Cruise Critic is an online resource for all things cruise-related, giving users access to a selection of constantly updated deals, along with thorough reviews of ships, ports, and excursions. This information... read more »

2% Cash Back Credit Cards — 20 Best Unlimited Cash Back Offers (2022)

By: Brittney Mayer, 3/2/2017

As early as the 18th century, merchants were rewarding customers with free products in exchange for brand loyalty. One of the first programs required customers to send in proofs of purchase from a specific product or line in exchange for a premium promotional item. The success of these programs caused a wide range of businesses to adopt them. When the credit card industry saw rapid growth in the latter half of the 20th century, major card issuers experimented with their own loyalty... read more »

Still the Best New Cash Back Offer: Ally® CashBack Credit Card Supercharges Savings When Coupled With Ally Bank Accounts

By: Lauren Keys, 2/24/2017

In a Nutshell: Ally Bank introduced the Ally CashBack Credit Card in response to consumer demands for an intuitive and competitive rewards-based credit card. The new cash back card earns an unlimited 2% on gas, 2% on groceries, and 1% on all other purchases, for accounts that are open and in good standing. Ally then amplifies those rewards with a 10% Rewards Bonus when users deposit them into an eligible Ally Bank account. In addition to its powerful uncapped rewards program, the... read more »

15 of the World’s Most Exclusive Credit Cards (2022)

By: Linsey Knerl, 2/14/2017

Credit cards are not created equally. That means it is always in your best interest to shop around, compare perks, and find the card that will reward your individual lifestyle and purchasing habits. With dozens of cards available at any one time, shuffling through them can be exhausting -- especially if only the best will do. While there may be a few credit cards reserved exclusively for the most elite leaders and business people, in reality, some of the best credit cards around are... read more »

The Stash Hotel Rewards® Visa® — Best Rewards Credit Card for Staying at Unique, Independently Owned Hotels

By: Sean Garrity, 12/21/2016

In a Nutshell: When you dream of your perfect getaway, that ideal destination, what do you picture? Is it a cookie-cutter chain hotel that makes you feel like you're in Generic City, U.S.A. -- or a one-of-a-kind independent hotel that makes you feel like a local? For those travelers who prefer an authentic hotel experience, there is the Stash Hotel Rewards program. Stash's philosophy is simple: think about what the chain hotel programs would do -- then do the opposite. Bringing... read more »

BBVA Compass’ Wallet App Allows ClearPoints Cardholders to Redeem Rewards in Real Time

By: Sean Garrity, 10/21/2016

In a Nutshell: The BBVA Compass ClearPoints Card and its corresponding app, BBVA Wallet, provide customers with a clear-cut rewards program and up-to-date account information at their fingertips. With the ClearPoints card, customers can easily combine points from multiple accounts and then use those available points on any purchase, so long as a BBVA card is used for the transaction. The Wallet app gives customers access to a variety of features, including card activation, ClearPoints... read more »

5 Capital One No Hassle Rewards® Card Questions (Answers & Reviews)

By: Ashley Dull, 10/12/2016

It just figures. You've been a good little shopper, using your rewards credit card diligently to rack up the points, and it's finally time to redeem them for that trip of your dreams -- when you hit a blackout date. Trip canceled. Rewards may be one the of the best reasons to use your credit card these days, but most companies don't make it easy to reap those rewards. Those rewards don't seem very rewarding if you feel like they are nearly impossible to redeem, or if you're planning... read more »

18 Best Credit Cards for Restaurants | Rewards & Cash Back (2022)

By: Sean Garrity, 10/5/2016

I’ve always considered myself a foodie. From the perfectly constructed burger to a beef tenderloin served with a truffle butter sauce, I welcome it all. And while I've become a pretty darn good home chef (if I do say so, myself), my family and I still enjoy going out for a meal together at least a few times a month. Foodie or not, one thing I think that we can all appreciate is having the ability to fill up on rewards while filling up our bellies. If you’re looking for air... read more »

18 Best Credit Cards for Gas Stations — (Cash Back, Rewards & More)

By: Ashley Dull, 9/15/2016

Credit card perks have come a long way over the years, and with today's wide variety of options — from air miles to cash back — there's something available for everyone. Here, we take a look at the best credit cards for gas stations. Unless you drive an electric car, reside in a city with efficient public transportation, or live in walking distance of your workplace and other frequent destinations, the odds are high you’ll be paying for gas to get you to all the places you... read more »

16 Best Credit Cards for Groceries (2022) — Rewards, Cash Back & More

By: Ashley Dull, 9/6/2016

The best credit cards for groceries can offer some serious perks when compared with paying in just plain old cash. And with cash back, air miles, or other card benefits stacked on top of buy-one-get-one deals, store coupons, and other promotions, grocery shopping can feel downright rewarding. Often, the best cards are reserved for those with good to excellent credit, but even with a lower credit score, you can take advantage of a card that will reward you for buying... read more »

Cash Cow Couple: 5 Best Credit Cards for Couples & Tips for Maximizing Rewards as a Team

By: Lauren Keys, 8/2/2016

In a Nutshell: Not many 20-somethings can say they financed their entire honeymoon on credit card rewards. Jacob and Vanessa did just that, and created their Cash Cow Couple blog as a way to track their financial progress shortly before they were married. Today, they teach 70,000 readers how using credit cards wisely can result in rewards such as free hotel stays and high cash back returns, in addition to a wide range of financial tips, tricks, and reviews. When it comes to credit as... read more »

13 Best Rewards Credit Cards (2022)

By: Lauren Keys, 7/8/2016

It's hard to pinpoint which card is the very best rewards credit card because features that may be the most appealing to one consumer may not be as important to another. Determining which card is best means determining which one is best for you, out of the selection of quality credit cards out there. Whether it's points, miles, or cash back, rewards credit cards offer tremendous opportunities to earn bonuses based on your purchases. If you choose a card with a rewards program that... read more »

Credit Card Tune-Up: A Web-Based Decision-Making Tool That Finds the Best Rewards Credit Card for You

By: Lauren Keys, 6/27/2016

In a Nutshell: Joel Meulenberg has been coding since he was a kid, so when his favorite rewards credit card was canceled, he decided to create a tool to sort through all the offers to find the best option for him. Credit Card Tune-Up was his solution, and he released it on the web to be a one-stop-shop for anyone in the market for a new rewards credit card or looking to optimize rewards based on personal spending habits. The tune-up website asks for information like how much you... read more »

Million Mile Secrets: Co-Founder Daraius Dubash Shares His Simple Advice for Using Travel Credit Cards

By: Ashley Dull, 2/19/2016

We’ve all heard the stories of people who’ve gone on exotic trips around the world for little to no money thanks to their credit card rewards points. And for a lot of people, that story is often followed up with a personal thought somewhere along the lines of, Yeah, right. Even Daraius Dubash, the man behind Million Mile Secrets, was skeptical of the idea at first — but soon learned of its legitimacy. Million Mile Secrets is a website he co-founded in 2011 with his... read more »

4 Best Credit Cards for Jewelry Purchases (2022)

By: Toby Sembower, 11/19/2015

We've searched the wide world of credit cards and pulled together a list of what we believe are the four best credit cards for jewelry purchases. Shopping for the right piece of jewelry — be it a diamond engagement ring or simple pearl necklace — can be daunting enough. Besides the high cost that may take years to save for, the quality measurements used by jewelers can seem arbitrary and overly complicated. Adding to the complication is how to pay for the purchase. While your... read more »

6 Best Credit Cards for PPC & Google Adwords

By: Toby Sembower, 11/10/2015

If you or your business plan on doing a ton of online advertising — be it pay-per-click (PPC), native, display or otherwise — choosing the right credit card can make a world of difference. Keep reading for our choices for the six best credit cards for PPC and Google Adwords. After all, why charge $50,000/month in Google Adwords spending to a debit card when you could earn $1,000/month back on that instead? Why cut Bing Adcenter a check each month when using an air miles card... read more »

10 Best Options: How Do You Get Cashback on a Credit Card?

By: Ashley Dull, 11/6/2015

In the article that follows, we offer our take on the 10 best options that answer the question, "How do you get cashback on a credit card?" Consumers who may be just starting out on their journey to establish credit may find themselves asking this, among other questions about the credit world. It's also a question asked many, many times over the years by recent college graduates and even consumers who are rebuilding their credit scores after a few missteps during their journey. ... read more »

10 Best Credit Card Rewards Blogs of 2015

By: Alexandra Leslie, 3/4/2015

International travel can offer the experiences of a lifetime. The trick is to develop a strategy to avoid the expenses that'll last a lifetime. How can you experience life abroad without being overwhelmed by airline fares and travel costs? With methodical use of airline miles, credit card rewards and exclusive offers, you can reach any destination for dimes on the dollar. To help you master frugal adventure-seeking, we found the leading experts in credit card rewards... read more »

5 Credit Card Travel Secrets from the Airfarewatchdog

By: CardRates.com Staff, 1/15/2015

Thinking about buying some plane tickets and taking a trip some exotic locale? Or maybe you just want to fly across state to visit some family? Wherever your destination, we assume you want to save as much money on travel as possible. That's where your credit card comes in. To entice their customers to spend more, many credit card issuers offer their customers convenient ways to cut back their travel costs through incentives, reward programs and other perks. I spoke with... read more »

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