Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2026

#267: Chris reviews his credit card lineup for 2026, sharing which cards he's keeping and canceling and why. He also covers how to evaluate annual fees, the best cards across major spending categories, and the apps he uses to stay on top of it all.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2026/Link to Cards Mentioned: https://chrishutchins.com/blog/whats-in-my-wallet-for-2026/Partner DealsMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% offWispr Flow: Try effortless voice dictation for freeMercury: Manage, move, and grow your moneyGelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealthLMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mixFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/dealsResources MentionedCardTool App (Free access here)⁠Credit Card Holder Wallet⁠1PasswordBlog PostsPremium Card WorksheetHow to maximize your Hilton cards6 reasons to avoid booking through an online travel agencyExisting Bank of America relationship customers to keep status longerCredit Card TrackersCardPointers Pro (30% off here and 50% off here)CardRightTravel FreelyATH PodcastBest Cards PageCardTool AppMembershipChris’s Card Optimization SpreadsheetAMA: Submit A QuestionLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Show Notes(00:00) - Introduction (02:42) - 3 Key Reasons to Get A Credit Card (05:23) - Chris' Credit Card Goals for 2026 (08:31) - Evaluating The Net Annual Fee of A Card (12:56) - The Amex Card Stack (23:19) - Co-Branded Marriott Cards (25:32) - Co-Branded Hilton Cards (27:00) - Co-Branded Delta Cards (28:12) - The Amex Blue Card (30:34) - A Popular Bank's Cards (33:10) - World of Hyatt Business Card (33:30) - Co-Branded Southwest & United Cards (40:41) - More Cards From The Popular Bank (42:11) - Capital One Venture Cards (45:17) - Bank of America Card Stack (51:09) - Alaska Atmos Cards (53:24) - US Bank Cards (55:22) - Citi Bank Cards (56:56) - Wells Fargo Autograph Card (57:43) - The Bilt Palladium Card (59:25) - Assessing The Major Spending Categories (01:06:32) - Cards for Amazon & Costco (01:07:13) - The Best "Everything Else" Card (01:08:47) - Chris's Takeaway on Credit Card Spending Categories (01:09:26) - The Best Card Combos (01:13:00) - Credit Card Trackers Connect with ChrisNewsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedInEditor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.