Earlier this year, I wrote about why the list of transfer partners for Citi’s ThankYou Rewards program was less than ideal. Citi just didn’t have strong enough partners to compete with similar credit card programs, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. For instance, if I wanted to book a great award…
Time could be running out for Spirit Airlines to continue operating, which would be bad news not only for its employees and customers but for all people seeking low-priced flights. For decades, the discount carrier has helped push prices down for domestic flights. [Read More…]
Three of the most popular credit cards for travel spending announced brand new perks and higher fees. When you dig deep, the exciting new bonuses may be a big old bust.”” When you do the math, the numbers appear to add up in the consumer’s favor, exceeding the cost of the annual fees of up…
The Apple Card has dropped to third place in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, marking the first time in four years it has failed to secure the top spot. The card, which is currently issued by Goldman Sachs, scored 624 points among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee. It was…
Economists are busy hunting for signs of tariff-induced price hikes in the monthly inflation data. They may be overlooking some good news, which is that a surge in the cost of car insurance is finally abating. The cost of owning a car has soared during the last few years, with drivers absorbing hits from all…