Looking to squeeze every last drop of value from your Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards® card? Here’s your essential guide to getting the most out of its perks—and making sure that extra cash back lands where you need it. 1. Smart Category Selection: Make Your 3% Work Harder You get to pick one bonus […]

Want to Skip the Airport? Here’s How to Save Big on Amtrak, According to CreditVana If you’re looking for a relaxing, scenic alternative to air travel this summer, consider Amtrak. With over 300 trains operating daily across the U.S. and into Canada, chances are there’s an Amtrak station near your vacation destination. Train travel offers […]

Is the IKEA® Visa® Credit Card Worth It? Here’s What CreditVana Thinks The IKEA® Visa® Credit Card, issued by Comenity Bank, offers generous rewards for loyal IKEA customers — especially those who spend big on furniture, home projects, or installations. But for more casual shoppers, the rewards system may fall short due to its expiration […]

If you’re planning to hop across the pond, head south to the Caribbean, or jet off to Asia, chances are your trip will start at one of North America’s most internationally connected airports. OAG, a global leader in travel data, analyzed flight routes from June 2018 to May 2019 and ranked North American airports by […]

Cost is one of the biggest barriers to travel. Plenty of people would jet off to faraway places more often — if it didn’t cost so much. That’s why so many travelers turn to points and miles: when used wisely, they can make plane tickets dirt cheap or even completely free (aside from some small […]

Marriott Credit Cards: What to Know Before You Apply A Marriott credit card can help you rack up points for free hotel stays at over 8,000 properties worldwide — from budget-friendly city hotels to dreamy overwater bungalows in the Maldives. Here’s what you need to know before applying. 1. Marriott Bonvoy Offers Six Credit Cards […]

Capital One has brought back the SavorOne name with a brand-new credit card tailored for consumers with fair credit. Originally, the SavorOne card had been renamed Savor in late 2024 following the discontinuation of the old Savor card. Now, in August 2025, Capital One has introduced a refreshed SavorOne card with a modest $39 annual […]

Bad news, coffee fans: According to the latest inflation data, the average retail price of roasted coffee has jumped 14.8% since last July. And things are about to get worse. New high tariffs imposed under the current administration are making the coffee supply chain chaotic—and are likely to drive prices even higher in the coming […]

What’s Changing with Imported Goods — as Told by CreditVana Soon, those bargain finds you’ve been ordering online—like electronics, clothes, books, pet items, and beauty supplies—are likely about to cost more. What’s Happening? As of this Friday, the de minimis exemption—which has allowed U.S. shoppers to receive up to $800 per day of imports duty‑free—is ending. […]

High-end credit cards aren’t a new phenomenon. American Express has offered premium cards since the 1960s, and airlines began issuing Visa and Mastercard co-branded cards in the 1980s to reward frequent travelers. While cards with annual fees in the triple digits—around $150—are becoming more common, they pale in comparison to premium cards with annual fees […]