Build a Card Spending Plan in 30 Minutes
List your monthly spending by category, list your cards' earn rates, and assign each category to a card. A worked example and template included.
Build a plan that assigns each spending category to the right card.
List your monthly spending by category, list your cards' earn rates, and assign each category to a card. A worked example and template included.
Find the break-even between one simple flat-rate card and juggling bonus categories, using your own spending rather than a rule of thumb.
Find the point where another card stops adding enough value, worked from your own spending plan. Most households need fewer cards than they think.
Activation, quarterly caps and changing categories: what a rotating 5% card really earns at your spending level, and when it isn't worth the effort.