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AMEX Delta Platinum Credit Card: Record-High 90,000 Miles + $300 Sign-Up Bonus
The Delta Platinum is now offering a record-high 90,000 miles + $300 sign-up bonus, which together is the highest offer to date. The cash portion is fixed, while the miles portion...
Capital One Spark Cash Plus Business Credit Card: $2,000 Sign-Up Bonus; 2.4% Cash Back in Year One
The sign-up bonus on this card has increased to $2,000, and you need to spend $30,000 in the first three months. Since the card itself earns 2% cash back, putting spending on it is...
Capital One Spark Cash Business Credit Card: $1,000 Welcome Bonus; 2% on All Purchases
The welcome bonus on this card has increased to $1,000, with $10,000 in spending required in the first three months. Since the card itself earns 2% cash back, spending on the card...
BofA Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card: $200 + extra 0.5% cash back / $250 sign-up bonus; no annual fee
This card now offers a $250 sign-up bonus. If you don’t put much spend on the card, this is the more straightforward, lower-maintenance choice. If you spend a lot, the offer with $...
Citi AAdvantage Executive Credit Card: 125,000 limited-time welcome bonus; major perk changes and credits!
This card’s welcome bonus has been increased to 125,000 AA miles, but the annual fee is $595, and there aren’t many benefits that do much to offset it. If you’re mainly after the w...
Imprint Rakuten Co-Branded Card (AMEX Channel): Limited-Time $200 Sign-Up Bonus; 4% Cash Back on Online Shopping
The sign-up bonus on this card has now been increased to $200, and it ends on August 25! Rakuten points can be converted to Membership Rewards, which opens up access to a huge numb...
How to Manage a U.S. Credit Card After You Get It: Payments, Annual Fees, Product Changes, Card Closures, Long-Term Holds, and a Multi-Card Setup
My approach to card management is actually pretty simple: when I first get a card, I make sure the payments are handled properly; when the second-year annual fee posts, I reassess...
2026 U.S. Business Credit Card Basics: You Can Apply Even Without a Company! Sole Proprietor, EIN, and 5/24 Fully Explained
Everything you need to know about business credit cards, including an introduction, how to apply, credit history, risks, and recommended business cards....
The Complete Guide to U.S. Credit Card Insurance and Benefits: Travel, Shopping, and Cardholder Perks
This guide explains common U.S. credit card insurance and benefits, including flight delay coverage, rental car insurance, purchase protection, cell phone protection, airport loung...
2026 U.S. Bank Credit Card Application Rules: Chase, AMEX, Citi, BofA, Capital One — Complete Roundup
Credit card application rules vary widely from one U.S. bank to another. Some banks mainly focus on recently opened accounts, some limit how quickly you can apply, and for some car...
Beginner's Guide: How Do U.S. Credit Card Points, Airline Miles, and Hotel Points Work?
U.S. credit card points are far more than just “saving up points to exchange for flights.” What’s the difference between UR, MR, TYP, airline miles, and hotel points? Which setup i...