Citi Strata Elite: 80K Bonus and $2,400 in First-Year Credits Makes It the Top Choice for Premium Cards
City Strata Elite: 80K Bonus + $2,400 for 1 Credit to make your best first year play with a premium card Some individuals might find the City Strata Elite card to be a fantastic long-term choice. Still, it seems hard to debate its extraordinary value for the first year. This card puts City in the […]
Warren Buffett Warns That While Many Enjoy Credit Cards, Owing $10K At 18% Could Mean Lifelong Struggles
Buffett’s Take on Credit Cards In a world where a simple click can get you a peloton and a smoothie costs $17, it’s easy to see why credit cards are so popular among Americans. But when it comes to the billionaire investor Warren Buffett, his stance is quite different. Back in 1999 at a Nebraska […]
USPS worker Mary Ann Magdamit took cards and checks from the mail to support her extravagant lifestyle showcased online.
California Postal Worker Accused of Mail Theft A former postal worker in California is accused of stealing credit and debit cards, as well as checks. Mary Anne Magdamit, 31, who worked at the Torrance Main Post Office, admitted in court that she had taken mail between 2022 and July 2025, a claim made by the […]
Affluent New Yorkers believe Amex Black Cards have lost their appeal.
Are You Losing Money on Your Credit Card? Remember when the Amex Black Card was the ultimate flex? A few years back, it was practically a status symbol, and even A$AP Mob dedicated a whole song to it. But, that was then, and, well, times have changed. Nowadays, practicality seems to take precedence over the […]
My Collection of Cards for Recent International Trips
My Card Hidden Places for My Latest International Travel Recently, I flew about 40,000 miles in July for work, which is quite a lot. I’ve got several credit cards in my wallet (you might have seen my July update), and I thought I’d share the ones that have been my go-tos on these travels. As […]
My experience booking a $35 per night Hilton stay in Portugal using two Amex cards
Making the Most of Amex Perks in Portugal This summer marked my third visit to Portugal. My stay at a particularly ambitious hotel turned out to be surprisingly budget-friendly. While it’s easy to rack up high expenses at luxury hotels in Europe, my experience at a Hilton in Porto was quite the opposite. Thanks to […]
Conservatives Are the Only Ones Receiving Their ‘Man Cards’ Recently
Trump Speaks at Hulk Hogan’s Funeral Donald Trump addressed the gathering at the funeral of Hulk Hogan on Saturday in Florida. It felt like a fitting tribute. Hogan, known for battling quirky rivals and entertaining crowds with his American pride, embodied that larger-than-life spirit. Hogan passed away last week in Clearwater, Florida, prompting some skepticism […]
Latest sign-up offers on Citi Strata credit cards
Looking to rack up some transferable Citi Thank You Rewards Points? Citi offers three cards in the Strata series—each sporting a welcome bonus. This is a solid chance to land some attractive bonuses, mix up your point collection, and tap into valuable transfer options. Annual fees for these cards range from $0 to $595. Depending […]
Using credit cards that offer great rewards but come with high interest rates
Advice on Credit Card Rates and Home Sale Exemptions Dear Liz: I’m planning a trip to Europe soon and applied for a new credit card because it has a “no foreign transaction fee” feature. With my credit score sitting at 740, I expected to receive a decent interest rate. However, I was shocked today to […]
Summer youth job program debit cards linked to $17 million ATM fraud scheme: sources
A debit card issued by NYC for participants in the Summer Youth Program was exploited by a scammer who raked in $17 million within just three days earlier this month, according to sources. This fraud is currently under investigation, with reports indicating that ATMs across the city were targeted for substantial cash withdrawals from July […]