Are Premium Travel Cards Just a Coupon Book? The Truth About Rising Annual Fees
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Are Premium Travel Cards Just a Coupon Book? The Truth About Rising Annual Fees

Annual fees on travel cards are climbing, while flexible perks are being swapped for complicated “use it or lose it” credits. What once felt like luxury now looks more like a coupon book designed to push extra spending. Before you shell out $600-$800 for a card, ask yourself: are you actually saving? Or just paying for the illusion of value?

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What’s in Our Wallet? Our July 2025 Credit Card Strategy
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What’s in Our Wallet? Our July 2025 Credit Card Strategy

Curious how to build a wallet that earns points for every dollar you spend? In this post, we break down our current credit card strategy - covering the Chase Trifecta, premium travel cards, hotel and airline cards and how we decide what stays and what gets cut. Whether you’re looking to earn more rewards or travel more for less, this peek inside our setup will help you fine-tune your own.

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