# Cash Back Credit Cards
HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card "4/17 Update: Welcome Bonus Changed, 3.3% Cash Back in the First Year"
The welcome bonus on this card has changed somewhat: instead of the previous $150 bonus, it now earns 3% cash back on all purchases for the first 12 months, on up to $10,000 in spe...
A Few Things You Can Do for the New Year in 2019 (Credit Card Edition)
2019 is here. What are some useful things you can do at the beginning of the year? Let’s talk about a few credit-card-related tasks to take care of and a few things you can start p...
Now Live: 2018 Q4 5x Bonus Categories Across Credit Cards
We’ve already entered the fourth and final quarter of the year, and with the Thanksgiving shopping season here, buying is naturally a major topic. Let’s take a look at the 5x bonus...
2018 Q5 Credit Card 5x Rewards Summary [Updated 10/1: Q4 Spending Guide and Activation Links]
Q4 2018 is here. Which cards should you keep in your wallet, and which one should you prioritize for spending? Here’s my analysis and summary:...
Discover Deals Shopping Portal Guide [10/1 Update: Shutting Down, One Month Left]
I logged into Discover Deals today and saw some sad news: this shopping portal will shut down on October 31. Discover says it wants to focus on simpler and more meaningful ways for...
Wells Fargo Propel (AMEX Version) Credit Card: “20,000-Point Welcome Bonus”
This card was revamped, and the welcome bonus increased to 30,000 points, worth up to $330. That’s very strong for a no-annual-fee card. In addition, the current 3x categories are:...
Activate Now: 2018 Q2 5x Bonus Categories for Popular Credit Cards
We’re almost at the start of this year’s second quarter. The first quarter’s Freedom 5x categories were extremely generous—did everyone max out the $1,500 cap? In another two weeks...
AMEX Blue Cash (OBC): A Heavy Spender’s Pick [2/7 Update: Discontinued!?]
AMEX quietly removed this card’s page from its website. At the same time, the old application link stopped working and now automatically redirects to the Blue Cash EveryDay link. M...
US Bank Cash 365 (AMEX Version) Credit Card: 1/16 Update — $150 Bonus Is Here
US Bank has quietly increased the sign-up bonus on this card. For a no-annual-fee credit card that earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases, a $150 bonus is pretty solid, especially s...
Now Activated: 2018 Q1 5x Bonus Categories for Major Credit Cards
Another year is almost over. Have you used up your fourth-quarter 5x spending cap yet? In just two more weeks, it will be time to start using the first-quarter 5x categories on our...
AMEX Plenti Credit Card “Already Discontinued, Cardholders Will Be Closed Out”
The Plenti program is nearing its end, and the card is also on the way out. All cardholders will be forcibly closed. For this failed program and card, I just want to know: did any...