Are My Credit Card Annual Fees Worth It? My 2026 Audit
Are my credit card annual fees worth it? I audit 17 cards, $3,008 in annual fees, and the real value of the benefits I use in 2026.
Are my credit card annual fees worth it? I audit 17 cards, $3,008 in annual fees, and the real value of the benefits I use in 2026.
Thinking premium credit cards aren’t worth the annual fee? I put the Citi Strata Elite to the test and the numbers surprised even me. In this real-world breakdown, I show exactly how I’ve already extracted hundreds in value, how triple dipping works, and why the right strategy can turn a $595 annual fee into outsized returns.