Episode Details

Thanks to a recommendation from a member, we decided to review when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.

• Is there long-term value?
• Are the benefits enough to offset the annual fee?
• If not, is there a retention offer?
• If no offer, is there a path to product change to preserve the credit line to help with utilization ratio
• If there's no path to product change, consider closing the card as long as it’s not the oldest card
• If no annual fee, little reason to close. If you’re not using them though, put a small charge on them periodically.

Links to Topics Discussed 

• Complete Guide to Wells Fargo Transfer Partners
• Air India Refreshes it’s Flying Returns Program
• Iberia Plus Bonus: New Milestone Rewards
• Application Fee Is Going up for Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI, Kids Will Be Free
• Alaska Business Card
• Alaska Consumer Card

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