Is an annual fee worth it for me?

Because there are plenty of cards without annual fees...

It may come as no surprise that the cards with the best terms and best rewards often come with an annual fee. After all, the credit card companies gotta make money!

The bottom line is if the card makes/saves you significantly more money than the annual fee, it is totally worth it.

If it doesn’t, you have to decide, “am I okay paying $X/year to get the benefits this card gives me?”

Here’s an infographic to help you decide if an annual fee is worth it for you.

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There are benefits you're not taking advantage of

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