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Chase, IHG Add $350-Annual-Fee Card and Overhaul Their 2 Existing Ones
Fresh benefits include annual food and airline statement credits. Plus, the middle-tier IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is increasing its annual fee by $51.
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Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
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Southwest's Companion Pass is valuable, but the rules for earning it are changing in 2027. Here's what to know.
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Secured credit cards are more accessible than other card types. But no score is a guarantee of approval.
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Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
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Southwest's Companion Pass is valuable, but the rules for earning it are changing in 2027. Here's what to know.
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Secured credit cards are more accessible than other card types. But no score is a guarantee of approval.
As Citi and American Airlines Go Exclusive, Their Cards Need Tweaks
Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
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Southwest's Companion Pass is valuable, but the rules for earning it are changing in 2027. Here's what to know.
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Secured credit cards are more accessible than other card types. But no score is a guarantee of approval.
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Citi will be acquiring Barclays’ American Airlines credit cards, and this could be an ideal time for improvements to the portfolio.
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