Author: Gary Petrie
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Citi Prestige Review: Should Existing Cardholders Keep It?
Citi Prestige is a legacy U.S. card. Evaluate the renewal fee, fourth-night hotel benefit, travel credit and points strategy before keeping or changing it.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: A $95 Travel Card With a Hyatt Tradeoff
Sapphire Preferred offers broad rewards and a modest fee, but its 2026 Hyatt transfer ratio changes the calculation for hotel-focused travelers.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: Can You Justify the $795 Fee?
A review of Sapphire Reserve’s direct travel rewards, lounges, The Edit and restricted credits, with practical renewal math.
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Amex Green Card Review: Is Classic Green Worth Keeping?
An existing-cardholder review of Amex Classic Green, its broad travel earning and the renewal decision. Public application availability has changed.
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Amex Gold Review: Strong Food Rewards, If the Credits Fit
Amex Gold pairs dining and U.S. supermarket rewards with a $325 fee. Here is how to judge the credits and compare it with simpler alternatives.
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Amex Platinum Review: When the $895 Annual Fee Makes Sense
A practical review of the consumer Amex Platinum: lounge access, hotel benefits, credit restrictions and the annual-fee math that matters.
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How to Use Travel Card Credits Without Overspending
Turn card credits into actual savings by checking eligible purchases, reset dates, booking requirements, and the costs of using each benefit.
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Using Credit Cards Abroad: Fees, Currency Choices and Backup Plans
Avoid preventable card costs overseas by checking foreign transaction fees, understanding currency conversion, and preparing a payment backup.
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Travel Credit Card Insurance: What to Check Before Booking
Check payment rules, covered travelers, exclusions, limits, and claim requirements before relying on a credit card’s travel protection.
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Hotel Credit Cards vs. Flexible Travel Cards: Which Fits Your Trips?
Decide whether brand-specific hotel benefits or flexible travel rewards better match the places you stay and the trips you plan.