# Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2026

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Podcast: [All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491)
Published: 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chrishutchins.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2026/
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## Resource

#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 Deals MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Wispr Flow: Try effortless voice dictation for free Mercury: Manage, move, and grow your money Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned CardTool App (Free access here) ⁠Credit Card Holder Wallet⁠ 1Password Blog Posts Premium Card Worksheet How to maximize your Hilton cards 6 reasons to avoid booking through an online travel agency Existing Bank of America relationship customers to keep status longer Credit Card Trackers CardPointers Pro (30% off here and 50% off here) CardRight Travel Freely ATH Podcast Best Cards Page CardTool App Membership Chris’s Card Optimization Spreadsheet AMA: Submit A Question Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full 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…

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