Aaron Hurd

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Aaron Hurd

Aaron Hurd is a credit card, travel rewards, and loyalty program expert. Over the past 15 years, he has authored over a thousand expert contributions published by leading outlets including WSJ, TIME, Newsweek, Forbes, NerdWallet, The Points Guy, Bankrate, CNET, and many others. He has also served in consulting roles for many of these same outlets, designing content strategy, hiring teams of teams of editors and contributors, developing thought-leadership pieces, and ghost-editing for senior editors. Aaron is well-known in the miles and points community and regularly presents about travel rewards at conferences like the Chicago Seminars and Minnebar. Aaron has enjoyed the game of optimizing credit card rewards since getting his first credit card shortly after he turned 18. He started learning about credit cards and travel rewards from the (now defunct) FatWallet Finance forums and FlyerTalk. He holds more than 40 open credit cards and has first-hand experience with almost every major credit card product.
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Getting Started

Cash back rewards strategy

by Aaron Hurd June 5, 2023 0

If you are just getting started with credit card rewards, cash back is usually the best place to start. This guide covers basic cash back rewards strategy for those... Read more.

Foundations, Credit

Should you upgrade your credit card?

by Aaron Hurd June 2, 2023 0

You’re considering upgrading your credit card. Maybe you’re thinking of applying for a new premium credit card, but you have an old credit card you no... Read more.

Cards

Chase Sapphire

by Aaron Hurd May 23, 2023 0

The Chase Sapphire card is no-annual-fee credit card from Chase that earns 2x Ultimate Rewards points on restaurants worldwide. Although other cards offer better... Read more.

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Cards, Capital One, Capital One Miles, Guides to Cards

SavorOne Rewards from Capital One: Bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, and groceries

by Aaron Hurd May 16, 2023 0

Here’s what you need to know about the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card. Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card at a glance Rewards: Great... Read more.

Chase, Ultimate Rewards

Sapphire Preferred, Reserve or Ink Preferred?

by Aaron Hurd May 15, 2023 0

Having a card that allows for increased value when redeeming points for travel and point transfers to travel partners is the key to getting the most value from Ultimate... Read more.

Foundations, Best Cards, Capital One, Chase, Getting Started, Wells Fargo

What is the best first credit card?

by Aaron Hurd May 11, 2023 0

If you are looking at getting your first credit card, you might be overwhelmed by the choices you have. There are hundreds of credit cards to choose from, but what... Read more.

Getting Started, Foundations

Getting started with credit card rewards

by Aaron Hurd May 10, 2023 0

Getting started with credit card rewards can feel daunting. But we simplify this for you. Here's what you need to know... Read more.

Benefits, Amex, Capital One, Chase

Annual travel credits

by Aaron Hurd May 9, 2023 0

Many premium credit cards offer a travel credit as part of their benefits packages. This travel credit provides a cash offset to travel purchases that you are likely... Read more.

Review

Test Review

by Aaron Hurd May 6, 2023 0

The one card wallet

by Aaron Hurd April 28, 2023 0

I frequently get asked, “What is the best credit card?” And the answer is, of course, it depends. If you want to maximize rewards, it might be a card... Read more.