RewardSmart Blog
Honest guides to credit card rewards, cashback, and price tracking — from the team building the app.
Best Credit Card for Groceries in 2026: Honest Comparison
Six cards, three categories: best overall, best no-annual-fee, best for Costco/Sam's Club. Real math, no fluff, no affiliate-driven rankings.
Hotels.com Price Match Guarantee: How to Claim a Refund (2026 Guide)
Hotels.com refunds the difference if your booking drops in price — but only if you ask within the right window. Step-by-step claim process, common rejections, and how to never miss a drop.
5 Best MaxRewards Alternatives in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
Looking for a MaxRewards alternative? Comparison of 5 credit-card rewards apps including CardPointers, Birch Finance, AwardWallet, and RewardSmart — features, pricing, and what each one is actually good for.
Is Plaid Safe? An Honest Walkthrough of How Bank Linking Actually Works
Plaid links your bank to apps like Venmo, Robinhood, RewardSmart, and Coinbase. Here's how it actually works, what it can and can't do, and what to do if you're nervous about it.
How to Never Miss a Rotating Credit Card Bonus Category Again
Chase Freedom Flex, Discover It, Citi Custom Cash — three cards with rotating 5% categories that most people forget to activate. Here's the system to track them all (with or without an app).