Matt & Joel's Favorite Cards
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
“A killer everyday card, it earns solid cash back on everything you buy while supercharging rewards on dining, drugstores, and travel through Chase. Pair it with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and you’ve got a powerhouse combo that turns simple spending into serious travel value.”
New Cardmember Offer
Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
Rewards Rate
1.5% - 5%
Annual Fee
$0
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
“Our go-to travel rewards card for everyday folks who want to see more of the world for less. With a big welcome offer, flexible point transfers, and rare primary rental car coverage, it’s tough to beat for the annual fee.”
New Cardmember Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Rewards Rate
1x - 5x
Annual Fee
$95
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
“If your grocery bill feels like it’s growing faster than your kids, this card is the MVP with a stellar 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (terms apply). Add in strong rewards on streaming and transit and it becomes a no-brainer for families looking to keep more money in their pockets.”
New Cardmember Offer
Earn $250 Back after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Rewards Rate
Varies
Annual Fee
$95
Citi Double Cash® Card
“If you love keeping things simple, this card is the ultimate no-brainer: earn a clean 2% cash back on every purchase without juggling categories. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it workhorse—just pay off your balance and watch the rewards pile up.”
New Cardmember Offer
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back. Bonus ThankYou® Points are not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi Double Cash account in the past 48 months or if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new account bonus in the last 48 months into a Citi Double Cash account.
Rewards Rate
1%
Annual Fee
$0
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
“A killer everyday card, it earns solid cash back on everything you buy while supercharging rewards on dining, drugstores, and travel through Chase. Pair it with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and you’ve got a powerhouse combo that turns simple spending into serious travel value.”
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
“Our go-to travel rewards card for everyday folks who want to see more of the world for less. With a big welcome offer, flexible point transfers, and rare primary rental car coverage, it’s tough to beat for the annual fee.”
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Earn $250 Back after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
“If your grocery bill feels like it’s growing faster than your kids, this card is the MVP with a stellar 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (terms apply). Add in strong rewards on streaming and transit and it becomes a no-brainer for families looking to keep more money in their pockets.”
Citi Double Cash® Card
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back. Bonus ThankYou® Points are not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi Double Cash account in the past 48 months or if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new account bonus in the last 48 months into a Citi Double Cash account.
“If you love keeping things simple, this card is the ultimate no-brainer: earn a clean 2% cash back on every purchase without juggling categories. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it workhorse—just pay off your balance and watch the rewards pile up.”