Annual Fees

Why We Pay $1,550 a Year in Credit Card Fees for a Trip We’d Never Pay Cash For

Why We Pay $1,650 a Year in Credit Card Fees for a Trip We’d Never Pay Cash For

Mr. 'n' Mrs. NobodyJanuary 14, 2026May 26, 2026015 mins

There are trips we’d happily pay cash for.And then there are trips we never would. This is the story of one of those trips — the kind that looks extravagant from the outside, but makes perfect sense once you see the full picture. It’s about: It’s also why we’re comfortable paying $1,650 a year in…

Why We’ll Almost Always Pay a Credit Card Annual Fee in the First Year

Mr. 'n' Mrs. NobodyJanuary 8, 2026May 26, 2026017 mins

Why We’ll Almost Always Pay a Credit Card Annual Fee in the First Year Credit card annual fees scare a lot of people — and that makes sense. A $395, $550, or $695 charge hitting your statement feels very real, very fast. But the first year of a credit card is an entirely different decision…