The Military Money Manual Podcast Military Credit Card Update 2025 | Military Annual-fee Waived Credit Cards Explained #161
Military servicemembers and their spouse can get annual fees waived on personal cards from top banks such as American Express and Chase!
Today's episode covers:
- What's the big deal about these cards? Why are they good?
- How does this waiver thing work?
- What order should I open my cards in?
- How far can I take this? Is it going to be complicated?
- How can I learn more about credit card strategies?
Remember, NO credit cards if you're already in credit card debt, living paycheck-to-paycheck, or struggling to make ends meet. This is a more advanced personal finance benefit.
Links:
- Free Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course
- Military Lending Act (MLA) explained
- Credit card strategy podcast episode
- Amex family language changes episode
- Past epsiodes on:
- Military Money Manual card recommendations and benefits posts
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The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops.