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Caroline Lupini, provided by Published 5:00 pm CST, Thursday, January 10, 2019 The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. American Express Not paying for things if you don't have to is both common sense and a fundamental tenet of personal finance. At first glance, this makes credit cards with annual fees seem like a losing proposition when there are credit cards that don't have annual fees. However, an annual fee isn't necessarily a reason to turn down an otherwise compelling credit card offer — especially since in some cases, rewards, bonuses, and benefits you’ll receive are worth more than the fee you’ll pay. Here are a few reasons you shouldn't automatically ignore a credit card just because it has an annual fee. 1. Significant welcome bonuses Credit cards that offer huge welcome bonuses — think 50,000-100,000 points or more just for signing … [Read more...] about 9 reasons you shouldn’t automatically ignore a credit card just because it has an annual fee

David Slotnick, provided by Published 2:54 pm CST, Thursday, January 10, 2019 TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Southwest Airlines When you open a new personal Southwest credit card, you can earn the best-ever sign-up bonus offered for the cards: 30,000 points and an unlimited Companion Pass, which is valid for travel through 2019. The Companion Pass lets you book a free ticket for a companion whenever you travel — all you'll have to pay is taxes and fees (which are typically as low as $5.60 each way). The offer applies to all three of Southwest's personal cards, but it ends on February 11. Our pick for the best Southwest card to open is the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card; however, read on to see which is best for you.  Southwest and Chase announced Thursday that, for a limited time, people who apply for any of their co-branded credit … [Read more...] about Southwest just announced an unheard-of deal for its credit cards — you’ll get the coveted Companion Pass simply by opening one

David Slotnick, provided by Published 12:38 pm CST, Thursday, December 20, 2018 The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. The Points Guy The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular rewards cards available — and it's easy to see why. With a fantastic sign-up bonus, generous rewards, and a low annual fee (which is waived the first year), the card offers significant on-going value. Read on for the five ways you can get top value from the Sapphire Preferred. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the all-around best rewards credit cards available, when taking everything into account — annual fee, sign-up bonus, rewards earning, ways to redeem rewards, travel perks and protections, and more. The Sapphire Preferred was the singular must-have card before the Chase Sapphire Reserve launched in 2016, and is still a powerful contender for … [Read more...] about 5 reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a powerhouse within the increasingly competitive credit card space

Holly Johnson, provided by Published 12:25 pm CST, Monday, December 3, 2018 TheInsider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Capital One The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card offers an insanely high rate of return for foodies — 4% back on dining and entertainment and 2% back at grocery stores.  You'll also earn $500 in bonus cash after you use your card for $3,000 in purchases within three months of account opening. This card comes with no foreign transaction fees and the bonus earning tiers work for overseas purchases as well as spending incurred stateside.  While many cash-back credit cards offer a flat rate of rewards for each dollar you spend, some cards offer bonus categories that let you rack up more rewards on everything you buy. The Chase Freedom is a good example of this since it offers 5% back on your first $1,500 spent in special … [Read more...] about This credit card for foodies offers delicious rewards, but I won’t sign up