Skip to content
TheWealth Post

Rewards worth the annual fee, and the ones that aren't

Credit Cards

Rewards programmes, low-APR offers and business cards, judged on realistic spend rather than the headline sign-up bonus.

The 0% Balance Transfer, Used Properly

Moving $8,600 to an 18-month 0% card saves $1,902, but only at $492 a month. At the minimum payment the same transfer leaves $6,157 sitting there when the rate reverts to 24.99%.

$492
Monthly payment the window requires
$1,902
Saved against doing nothing
6 weeks
Interest the 3% fee replaces
Alex Hales

Calculators for credit cards