Premium Credit Cards: Are They Actually Worth the Fee? With Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu
Simple rules for making your credit cards work harder for you.
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Show Notes
How many credit cards is too many? Are premium travel cards actually worth those eye-popping annual fees? And what should you do when a card in your wallet stops pulling its weight?
This week, Jean Chatzky is joined once again by money expert Vivian Tu for a listener mailbag all about credit cards, points, and smart strategies for getting real value, without paying unnecessary fees or interest.
Together, they break down:
- How to decide if high-end travel cards like Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve are actually worth the cost
- The smartest way to evaluate card perks — from lounge access to travel protections — in real dollar terms
- When it makes sense to downgrade a credit card
- How to use points efficiently without spending hours comparison shopping
- What to say if you call your credit card company to ask for a lower interest rate
- How to switch cards while protecting your credit score and account history
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