Like many points and miles enthusiasts, I have a lot of credit cards. While I am extremely mindful about paying off my accounts in full and on-time each month, sometimes one may slip under the radar from time to time. We’re human and not perfect, right? Just recently I realized that I missed a payment … [Read More…]

  The internet is on fire with the launch of a new top-tier signature credit card from Chase that has an a lucrative sign up bonus and $450 annual fee - the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which has quickly taken the title of hottest credit card out there at the moment. The card’s key features are an incredible … [Read More…]

  The internet is on fire with the launch of a new top-tier signature credit card from Chase that has an a lucrative sign up bonus and $450 annual fee - the Chase Sapphire Reserve. The card’s key features are an incredible sign up bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points, $300 annual travel credit (which helps … [Read More…]

I thought about creating some click-bait type of headline along the lines of, “Ultimate Rewards devalue after September 1”, but that would just be so mean.According to this SlickDeals thread, beginning September 1, for purchases made using points on Amazon.com, you’ll have to spend 125 points instead of 100 for every dollar at checkout, and … [Read More…]

Key Links: Learn more about the Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN Learn more about American Express Platinum Card® I’ve had my Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN (learn more) for 5 years, and I’ve always found it to be beyond “worth it†to continue paying the $450 annual fee. Aside from the welcome … [Read More…]

In late February, I blogged about the leak of exciting new Chase product, the Chase Freedom Unlimited that allows you to earn 1.5x on everything with no annual fee! The card was officially announced a few weeks ago at branch locations and is now available for applications online. The Chase Freedom Unlimited is not amazing if … [Read More…]

Two weeks ago, I blogged about big changes to the Chase Freedom card as we know it with the introduction of a new Chase Freedom product, the Chase Freedom Unlimited. The new Chase Freedom Unlimited will earn 1.5% cash back on every purchase, but there will be no 5x rotating categories that the existing Freedom card has … [Read More…]

People think I am crazy for having a collection of hotel and airline co-branded credit cards, but let’s face it – with so many program changes over the years, it’s becoming increasingly-difficult to earn elite status simply by flying. In my case, it was a pretty painful blow going from United 1K to Mileageplus “member†… [Read More…]

Rumor has it that there’s allegedly a new Chase product coming next month, The Chase Freedom Unlimited, that will replace the existing product that we know (and I love) today. This is what it will supposedly look like: The improvement is that there will be the ability to earn 1.5% cash back on every purchase, … [Read More…]

It’s been a while since I applied for a new round of credit cards. Over the last few years, I had myself a pretty religious routine of applying for new travel credit cards every 3 months. After all, credit card sign-up bonuses are one of the fastest and easiest ways to earn a boatload of … [Read More…]