
The new Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Amex cards are made from a 747
Today Delta and Amex launched a new design for the high-end Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express... Read more.

Trip delay insurance: Your ticket to a hotel room when your flight cancels
Trip delay insurance, also known as trip delay reimbursement, or trip delay protection, is a credit card benefit that can cover the cost of a hotel, meals, and other... Read more.

How to track your progress toward a U.S. Bank welcome bonus
If you’ve recently gotten a new U.S. Bank credit card, you might be working on earning a credit card welcome bonus. Fortunately, U.S. Bank makes it easy to... Read more.

All about Bank of America Preferred Rewards: Get up to 2.62% everywhere or 5.25% in categories.
Bank of America Preferred Rewards is a relationship banking program that offers a variety of reward incentives, including increased credit card rewards, for increasing... Read more.

Will a bank close cards you don’t use? Yes. Here’s what happens.
If you don’t make at least an occasional purchase with your credit card, most banks will automatically close no-annual-fee cards after a certain period of... Read more.

Dynamic currency conversion: Paying in your home currency is ripoff for international travelers
If you’re traveling abroad and a merchant offers to process your credit card charge in U.S. dollars (or your home currency) you’re being offered a service... Read more.

Car rental insurance: These cards cover you with primary insurance in the U.S. on most rentals
Renting a car with a card that offers rental car insurance can protect you if your rental car is damaged or stolen. A credit card with primary insurance gives you... Read more.

Minnebar 2024: Come see Aaron Hurd of Cards and Points live
If you came to my session at the 2024 Minnebar, thank you! Scroll down for links referenced in my talk. Want to hear more from me once I launch the Cards and Points... Read more.

How long does it take for a payment to post? Payment cutoff times for popular credit card issuers.
When you make an online payment to your credit card, many issuers will post your payment the same day. However, most issuers will not updated your available credit... Read more.

Chicago Seminars: The must-attend miles and points conference. September 20-22, 2024.
Once a year, a bunch of miles, points, and travel rewards nerds gather in Chicago to swap tips and tricks, learn about miles and points, and see their friends that... Read more.