I've held the SPG American Express credit card for years. I consider it my primary car for expenses that don't earn a bonus on other cards. I'm quite loyal, but as we know, that rarely is rewarded … [Read more...] about Help Me Decide If I Should I Keep My SPG AMEX Credit Card
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Is The New Chase – Southwest Priority Card Worth It
Chase recently introduced a more "premium" Southwest Airlines co-branded card. The Rapid Rewards Priority card joins the three existing Chase cards that earn Rapid Rewards points. You may have also … [Read more...] about Is The New Chase – Southwest Priority Card Worth It
Reallocating Credit Limits with Chase
Chase allows credit card holders to move their credit limits around by simply requesting it via a phone call or sending a secure message through your online account (my preferred method). There are … [Read more...] about Reallocating Credit Limits with Chase
Why I Just Paid My Taxes with a Credit Card for the Points
Update: a reader reached out on Twitter to ask about intentionally overpaying estimated taxes to earn additional points. As I thought this was a good question others might be interested in, I have … [Read more...] about Why I Just Paid My Taxes with a Credit Card for the Points
Sorry, but the Amex Platinum Card Is Overrated
Note: I designed this as a "Devil's Advocate" type of post. Therefore, I mostly (intentionally) ignore the opposing argument. Please consider that before throwing rotten tomatoes at me for … [Read more...] about Sorry, but the Amex Platinum Card Is Overrated
Tips and Tricks – Citi Prestige Fourth Night Free Benefit
One of the more lucrative benefits of the Citi Prestige card is the "fourth night free" benefit. At almost any hotel, the benefit provides a credit of one night's room rate for every three paid … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks – Citi Prestige Fourth Night Free Benefit
11 Ways to Maximize Frequent Flier Miles in 2018
If you subscribe to the "new year, new you," mantra, then you should consider adopting new habits in order to earn more points and dollars towards air travel in 2018 and beyond. It is worth taking the … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Maximize Frequent Flier Miles in 2018
Claim Your American Express $200 Travel Reimbursement for 2018
One of the best perks of the American Express Platinum Card is the $200 airline fee reimbursement, which can be used to purchase gift cards from various airlines. For the past three years, I have been … [Read more...] about Claim Your American Express $200 Travel Reimbursement for 2018
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