Aaron Hurd

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Aaron Hurd

Aaron Hurd is the Executive Editor of Cards and Points. He is a credit card and travel rewards expert whose contributions have been featured in WSJ, TIME, Forbes, NerdWallet, and many other outlets.
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Commentary

My thoughts on the United credit card changes

by Aaron Hurd March 28, 2025 0

March 28, 2025: I just got done updating our guide to the United credit cards in response to United and Chase’s updates to the United credit card product line.... Read more.

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 with new livery at Beijing Capital International Airport.

Guides to Cards

United Airlines credit card complete guide: Updated with May 2025 changes

by Aaron Hurd March 28, 2025 0

March 28, 2025: Earlier this week, Chase and United completely the United credit cards, increasing annual fees and changing the benefits. We’ve updated this... Read more.

Reviews

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card: 2% cash back with cell phone protection

by Aaron Hurd March 27, 2025 0

March 27, 2025: The Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card offers simple, unlimited 2% cash back with no annual fee. While it has a limited set of benefits, it can be a... Read more.

Stormy evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Rome.

Welcome Offers

Hilton credit card offers: Limited time offers with free night certificates or up to 175k points through 4/29/25

by Aaron Hurd March 27, 2025 0

March 9, 2025: Hilton and American Express currently have limited-time welcome offers on every Hilton credit card. The limited-time Hilton credit card offers on... Read more.

Welcome Offers

United credit card offers: Earn up to 125k MileagePlus miles

by Aaron Hurd March 27, 2025 0

March 27, 2025: Chase and United recently refreshed the United credit card lineup, increasing annual fees and adding a bunch of coupon-like credits. Alongside the... Read more.

Welcome Offers

The best easy cash back welcome bonuses: Earn $200 or more by spending $1,000 or less.

by Aaron Hurd March 21, 2025 0

March 21, 2025: Several credit cards offer easy new cardmember incentives that let you earn $200+ cash rewards, while spending $1,000 or less. Here’s our list... Read more.

Welcome Offers

Chase Ultimate Rewards®: Earn points with a welcome offer

by Aaron Hurd March 21, 2025 0

March 21, 2025: Chase Ultimate Rewards® points offer easy-to-use travel rewards. If you want to increase your balance of Ultimate Rewards points, the fastest way... Read more.

Welcome Offers

New Freedom Unlimited® offer: Earn $250 bonus cash back

by Aaron Hurd March 21, 2025 0

March 21, 2025: Chase has upped the welcome offer on the Chase Freedom Unlimited®. The online Freedom Unlimited offer now has a $250 bonus after you spend $500... Read more.

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Reviews

U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review

by Aaron Hurd March 21, 2025 0

March 21, 2025: The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is the best travel credit card you’ve never heard of, but with 4x points on travel and... Read more.

Best Cards

The Best Credit Cards of 2025

by Aaron Hurd March 20, 2025 0

March 20, 2025: One of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “What is the best credit card?” Of course, the best credit card for you will depend... Read more.