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Why Paying An Annual Fee For Your Credit Card Is A Good Idea
[November 29th, 2016]
If there’s one thing that’s almost a universal truth among credit card customers, it’s that they hate paying fees. That’s why so many credit cards advertise their no-annual-fee credit cards, hoping to entice folks who are reluctant to pay anything more than they absolutely have to.
But in fact, if you are against paying an annual fee under any circumstances, you could really be missing out. Credit cards that charge annual fees are almost always worth the money. Here’s why: they offer benefits and perks that are worth far more than the measly fee you pay per year for membership.
Here are a few of them:
• Signup bonuses. This is perhaps the biggest perk of a credit card with an annual fee. The signup bonuses are often worth more than the annual fee itself, and can amount to hundreds of dollars in gift cards, round-trip airline tickets, or a weekend in a luxury hotel suite.
• More ways to earn rewards. The higher the annual fee, the more rewards you can earn. Triple points on purchases are not unheard of, and it’s generally much easier to redeem and transfer rewards to get things you really want and can use, like airline miles.
• 24/7 concierge service. You can get help with trip planning, shopping, merchant disputes, or pretty much anything you can think of with this swanky service, available to elite customers at any hour of the day or night. Just call them up with your request, and you’ll be put through to a dedicated concierge line and a specialist who can answer your questions.
• Purchase protection. If you buy something and it’s lost or stolen, or it breaks, or it just doesn’t work, you can have recourse under the terms of your credit card agreement. They will advocate for you and make sure your complaint or problem is handled appropriately.
• Trip insurance. If you plan a trip and something goes amiss, you may be covered if you have travel insurance through your credit card. This gives you peace of mind, particularly if you’re a frequent traveler.
Annual fees may be as low as $35 or as high as $450, but don’t rule out a card just because it has a fee. First, find out what you’ll get. It just may be more than you bargained for.
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[July 20, 2018]
A new credit card from Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Chase Card Services will offer members 9 bonus points per dollar spent at Hyatt, double bonus points at restaurants and on eligible airline ticket purchases, double points at fitness clubs, and double points on local transit and ride sharing servic...
[June 19, 2018]
Although more people are using mobile wallets and moving away from using cash or credit cards as their go-to payment method, consumers have still shied away from using virtual credit cards for the majority of their purchases. But companies like Switch, Inc. are hoping to change that.
“Until now...
[May 19, 2018]
If you’ve ever had trouble making – and sticking to – a budget, you’re not alone. A recent survey showed that while 92 percent of Americans believe everyone needs a budget to keep their finances in order, only 70 percent are actually practicing what they preach and maintaining a budget.
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