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Wells Fargo Active Cash vs Wells Fargo Autograph

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

Wells Fargo has a variety of top-tier credit cards that earn cash rewards or transferable points. Many of these, like the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card and Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card, have the added benefit of not charging an annual fee. So how do you pick between the two? Below, CNBC Select compares these cards' welcome bonuses, rewards and benefits so you can make the best choice for you. On Well's Fargo's siteSee rates and fees, terms apply. On Wells Fargo's siteSee rates and fees, terms apply.
Earn 100,000 transferrable points: Chase Sapphire Preferred's best-ever welcome bonus is back

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's all-time best welcome bonus has returned. For a limited time, you can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases during the first three months from account opening. At face value, this new bonus is worth 67% more than the previous welcome offer, but that's just scratching the surface of its potential. Redeemed the right way, these bonus points can net you more than $1,250 in travel.
How to redeem Delta SkyMiles for the best value

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. There are plenty of ways to redeem your Delta SkyMiles — vacation packages, checked bags, upgrades, experiences and more. But most of these redemption options provide a subpar value of less than one cent per point. To get the most from your SkyMiles, you'll want to use them for award flights with a Delta card.
United credit card changes bring new benefits, bigger annual fees

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The New United℠ Explorer Card changesThe New United℠ Explorer Card will continue to have a $0 intro annual fee for the first year. After the first year, the annual fee will be $150, an increase of $55 from the previous $95 annual fee. Limited-time welcome offer: Earn 80,000 United miles, after spending $3,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account.
U.S. Bank launches new 24-month 0%-APR card

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

Personal and small business cards issued by U.S. Bank are currently not available on CNBC Select and links have been redirected to our credit card marketplace where you can review offers from other issuers like American Express or Chase. You can also check out our list of best credit cards for alternative options. A good balance transfer card with a 0%-APR intro period can be a huge help in paying down debt.
Choice Rewards World Mastercard review: A no-annual-fee rewards credit card

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The First Tech Federal Credit Union Choice Rewards World Mastercard® is an unusually low-cost credit card that earns above-average rewards on everyday purchases. Plus, it offers a low APR and no balance transfer fee. It's a good card, especially if you aren't interested in managing a more complex rewards system, but the tradeoff is that the Choice Rewards lacks some of the "wow" factor, like an intro APR period, seen with the best rewards cards.
Southwest is adding baggage fees and credit card perks

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

Nearly everything that made Southwest stand out from other airlines is changing. It's introducing checked bag fees, basic economy tickets and flight-credit expiration dates, as well as adjusting the redemption value of Southwest points. This all comes after announcing assigned seats and reducing the number of points you earn on the cheapest tickets. While there's little you can do about most of these changes, there are ways to avoid the upcoming checked bag fees.
Titanium Rewards Visa Signature card review: Low APR and generous rewards

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The Titanium Rewards Visa® Signature Card from Andrews Federal Credit Union is a low-cost rewards credit card that doesn't skimp on value. You earn a generous return on gas and groceries, plus above-average rewards on every other purchase. CNBC Select lays out the Titanium Rewards Visa Signature Card's benefits, rewards and fees to help you decide if it's the best credit card for you.
Military members can get over $1,500 of value from the American Express Platinum Card — here's why it's such a good deal

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best premium travel cards, loaded with valuable statement credits and luxury perks like airport lounge access and elite status benefits. The card can easily be worth it despite its hefty $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), but for active-duty service members, it's a no-brainer. This is because American Express provides special perks with eligible cards for active duty service members.
OpenSky Secured Visa Card review

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer

The OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card is a secured credit card with a high approval rate. If you have no credit history or poor credit, this easy-to-get credit card can help you improve your credit. The key is to pay your credit card on time and in full each month as your payments will be reported to all three major credit bureaus. CNBC Select details the rewards, benefits and fees of the OpenSky Secured Visa Credit Card to help you decide if it's right for you.