Show Notes
#267: Chris reviews his credit card lineup for 2026, sharing which cards he's keeping and canceling and why. He also covers how to evaluate annual fees, the best cards across major spending categories, and the apps he uses to stay on top of it all.
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:42) 3 Key Reasons to Get A Credit Card
(05:23) Chris' Credit Card Goals for 2026
(08:31) Evaluating The Net Annual Fee of A Card
(12:56) The Amex Card Stack
(23:19) Co-Branded Marriott Cards
(25:32) Co-Branded Hilton Cards
(27:00) Co-Branded Delta Cards
(28:12) The Amex Blue Card
(30:34) A Popular Bank's Cards
(33:10) World of Hyatt Business Card
(33:30) Co-Branded Southwest & United Cards
(40:41) More Cards From The Popular Bank
(42:11) Capital One Venture Cards
(45:17) Bank of America Card Stack
(51:09) Alaska Atmos Cards
(53:24) US Bank Cards
(55:22) Citi Bank Cards
(56:56) Wells Fargo Autograph Card
(57:43) The Bilt Palladium Card
(59:25) Assessing The Major Spending Categories
(01:06:32) Cards for Amazon & Costco
(01:07:13) The Best "Everything Else" Card
(01:08:47) Chris's Takeaway on Credit Card Spending Categories
(01:09:26) The Best Card Combos
(01:13:00) Credit Card Trackers
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