Aaron Hurd

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Aaron Hurd

Aaron Hurd is the Executive Editor of Cards and Points. He is a credit card and travel rewards expert whose contributions have been featured in WSJ, TIME, Forbes, NerdWallet, and many other outlets.

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Buying groups: What questions I ask and my experiences

by Aaron Hurd August 29, 2024 0

If you’re thinking of getting into buying groups, either as a side-hustle source of income or a way to earn more credit card rewards points, you would be wise... Read more.

Card changes

Changes to American Express® Gold Card: Annual fee increased, more statement credits

by Aaron Hurd July 25, 2024 0

July 25, 2024: Today, American Express announced changes to the American Express® Gold Card, including an increase in the card’s annual fee, changes to its... Read more.

Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that draws from the designer's toolkit to integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success. Design thinking has a human-centered core. It encourages organizations to focus on the people they're creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes.

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What is a common carrier? Definition of common carrier.

by Aaron Hurd July 20, 2024 0

You may see the term common carrier in your credit card’s Guide to Benefits. Or you might read that you must book your common carrier travel using your card... Read more.

Card changes

Changes to the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: Loss of unlimited SkyClub access starting in 2025

by Aaron Hurd July 19, 2024 0

Update July 19, 2024: We noticed a subtle change in how the one-time guest passes are promoted. You no longer have to be traveling on the same Delta flight as someone... Read more.

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Benefits, Benefits

Chase purchase protection: Protection against damage and theft for the stuff you buy

by Aaron Hurd July 15, 2024 0

Chase purchase protection can protect the items you buy with your Chase credit card against damage or theft for 120 days from the date of purchase. In most cases,... Read more.

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Best Cards, Cards

The best credit cards for Apple purchases: Get more rewards and better protection than the Apple Card

by Aaron Hurd July 3, 2024 0

If you’re purchasing a new MacBook or iPhone directly from Apple, you may think that the Apple Card is the best card to use on your Apple purchase. But if... Read more.

Card changes

Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Bold® credit card: Different categories, fewer elite night credits

by Aaron Hurd June 26, 2024 0

Marriott and Chase have announced changes to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® credit card. Going forward, the card will lose its 2x point earning rate on travel and instead... Read more.

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Guides, Getting Started

I want a single card for travel rewards. What card should I get?

by Aaron Hurd June 24, 2024 0

You want travel rewards because you travel a few times a year, but you don’t want to juggle multiple credit cards—you want a single card that you can use... Read more.

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Guides, Getting Started

What cards should I get for travel rewards? A simple travel rewards strategy with 2-4 cards.

by Aaron Hurd June 21, 2024 0

Unlock more travel rewards. This guide covers the best travel rewards credit card strategy if you’re willing to go beyond carrying a single card and get 1-3... Read more.

Card changes

Changes to Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: No more Equinox+ Credit

by Aaron Hurd June 18, 2024 0

On June 13, 2024, Amex made some quiet changes to the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. The card will lose its $10 monthly statement credit for Equinox+... Read more.