A new year brings a fresh reset on many credit card benefits, and the American Express® Gold Card is one of the most important to review thanks to its long list of annual credits. With its sizable $325 annual fee, you (can) get over $400 in credits, but t...
Lyft has remained one of the most popular rideshare apps out there and there are plenty of great credit cards to use for these purchases. Notably, they also have several rewards partners that you can choose from to earn points/miles alongside the rewards ...
Did you know that the average American adult holds around 3 to 4 credit cards? For college students, this number is even lower, as many students hold only one credit card or may not hold a credit card at all. As a sophomore in college, I recently added an...
DoorDash has all kinds of neat promos and deals and there’s a new one out there for basketball lovers: you’ll get 50% off delivery orders the day after an NBA player scores 50+ points in a game when you use the code NBA50 at checkout. What are the importa...
JetBlue is getting into the lounge game with their BlueHouse lounge at JFK airport in New York City. And I’m impressed. What’s the JetBlue BlueHouse lounge like? The JetBlue BlueHouse lounge is pretty sweet. It’s a massive 9,000 square foot lounge in Term...
Using The Edit credit on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® can be daunting at first but there’s some fantastic redemptions out there. I just booked a hotel stay for June 2026 so I could put my Edit credit to use before it expired at the end of this year. What i...
With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you get a plethora of credits that come with a $795 annual fee. That’s why it’s so important to maximize the use of these credits everyday, every month and annually. What’s the $500 Edit credit on the Chase Sapphire Reser...
I’ve been thinking of getting a new bank account to have an account for solely personal wants and when I saw the bonus from KeyBank it seemed like the perfect opportunity. My thought was to keep my Chase checking account for monthly expenses like rent, a ...
Bilt recently came out with a press release detailing that you will now be able to earn 2 United Miles per dollar spent on rent payments (via Bilt) when you use select United Airlines cards. It’s an interesting announcement as you would earn 1 Bilt point ...
Whenever I have an upcoming flight, one of the first things that comes to mind is what lounges are available for me to visit at the airport before my flight. Airport lounges can significantly improve your flying experience, allowing you to relax, unwind, ...
Chase has just come out with the 5% back categories for the Chase Freedom Flex®—the categories include dining, the American Heart Association and Norwegian Cruise Line. And with the year round 3% on dining with the Chase Freedom Flex®, you will get a tota...
When it comes to paying off your phone bill, you may think that phone bill purchases fall into the miscellaneous category for credit card purchases, and are ineligible to earn bonus points beyond the standard 1x rate. Since phone bills are often substanti...
FIFA World Cup tickets have already been released and are extremely hard to come by already. That said, using credit cards and loyalty programs, you'll have several additional opportunities to score tickets (ideally for a bit cheaper than list prices). Wh...
The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, Citi Custom Cash® Card, Wells Fargo Autograph® Card, and Wyndham Diamond Business Earner card are my top 4 gas cards. While these cards have their own unique perks, they all boast excellent earnings on gas purchases...
SoFi is coming out with a different kind of card, the SoFi Smart Charge card. It is unlike any other credit card because... it’s not exactly a true credit card. It’s a charge card which means that you have to pay off your balance every month versus a cred...
Today, December 11, 2025, Chase announced a limited time offer for its beloved no annual fee card—the Chase Freedom Unlimited®. What’s the introductory offer on the Chase Freedom Unlimited®? You can currently earn a $300 bonus after spending $500 in the f...
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card has a $75 credit for Southwest purchases expiring for good at the end of year (12/31/25). And frankly, it’s a pretty easy credit to use so might as well go for it. How do I use the $75 credit on the Southw...
Some Chase credit cards offer $10 off on one non-restaurant order on Doordash every month. Others are every quarter. And there’s even Chase cards that even have $10 off two non-restaurant orders every month. With these DoorDash credits, you can save a con...
So the Chase Freedom Flex® has rotating categories every quarter that you can earn 5% cash back on. For the last quarter of 2025, you can earn 5% back on purchases at Old Navy, on Chase Travel and at department stores. But there’s another neat category ad...
Folks that are curious and interested in the credit card space should 100% consider getting the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card as their first credit card. It has some pretty solid earn rates for a no annual fee card along with a nice little bo...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
Right now Bilt’s card issuer is Wells Fargo and it will be changing over to Cardless on February 7, 2026. From the surface, it’s a bit unclear what happens to your current Bilt Wells Fargo card. Your current Bilt card (issued by Wells Fargo) will be conv...
You can earn 2x Bilt points on Lyft rides when you connect your Bilt Rewards to your Lyft account. And if you’re a Bilt cardholder, you can earn up to 5x points when paying with a Bilt card. And if you have Bilt points in your Bilt account, you can use th...
Folks often forget to maximize the value on their Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card by not taking advantage of the annual (based on account anniversary) $50 Chase Travel credit. With the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you will get a $50 credit after bookin...
When it comes to booking your next vacation, you may or may not need a car to get around depending on where you’re going. When I traveled to Europe with my family and my friends, I didn’t need a car to get around thanks to the extensive coverage and avail...
When it comes to redeeming your credit card points, there are a multitude of ways you could go about redeeming them. However, credit card points aren’t easy to come by, and it is imperative that you make sure you are redeeming your points in such a way th...
Capital One is offering up to 400,000 Capital One Miles with the Capital One Venture X Business welcome bonus. This bonus comes in two parts. The first part is that you will receive 200,000 Capital One Miles after spending $30,000 in the first three month...
Growing up as a first-generation and low-income Asian American, I didn’t have many opportunities to travel when I was younger. I used to think that attaining my dream vacations to locations such as Paris and Rome would be impossible due to the price tag. ...
Chase and Air Canada just launched an amazing welcome offer where you can earn up to 100,000 Aeroplan points! If you meet the spend requirements, 100,000 Aeroplan points can go far in whatever travel redemption you will go for. What is the introductory o...
Complimentary Hertz President’s Circle status is a neat benefit to have on a credit card like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. It is a status that will save you all the hassle of Hertz’s notoriously bad customer service while still getting t...
As with most American college students, my university gives us students roughly a week and a half off for our spring break vacation in March. Most students will vacate the campus and travel somewhere during break, leaving the campus a deserted town. I don...
Capital One is offering 100,000 Capital One Miles after you spend $10,000 in the first six months from the account opening on the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This offer has been available previously but it's also the best welcome offer Capi...
Everyone knows that when traveling, you want to ensure you get the best value for your money. Traveling is rich in opportunities for people to maximize their financial benefits, especially through credit cards, loyalty programs, and other perks that can b...
When my family and I booked our graduation summer vacation to Europe, we decided to treat ourselves to a business-class flight on the way home. We flew from Milan to Boston with a layover in Paris, and we paid 50,000 Flying Blue miles + $336 in fees per p...
Bilt announced on November 5th that their three new cards issued by Cardless will be officially launched on February 7, 2026. If you are looking to get one of these new Bilt cards (and do not already have one), you will have to wait until February 7, 2026...
On November 6, 2025, Bank of America is offering an extra 2% cash back on Bank of America credit cards for up to $2,500 on each card that you own. You will also receive an extra 2 points per dollar on points rewards cards and an extra 2 miles per dollar o...
Booking flights is often a complicated and delicate process. Inexperienced individuals often opt for the cheapest price they encounter, even if it means booking through a third-party service. For example, I’ve seen my friends book their flights through Ex...
Remembering all of your credit card benefits can be hard especially when you have a lot of credit cards. Some folks use a spreadsheet or reminders in their phone to make sure they use all their benefits. Using a spreadsheet can be incredibly time-consumi...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
When it comes to planning my travel adventures, I always make sure to reference multiple price points for the flights and accommodation that I need. Before I knew about the world of credit cards and points, I always thought about costs in terms of cash. I...
The Wells Fargo Reflect® Card is the best 0% intro APR personal card in my books with the longest period of 0% interest out of all of the 0% APR cards. The Chase Freedom Unlimited®, Chase Freedom Flex® and Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express ar...
This card has an excellent bonus with no annual fee in the first year. You will receive American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles as you spend on the card and after you hit the welcome offer requirements. I love the American Airlines mileage program becaus...
Chase is (finally) rolling out a bunch of new benefits on their revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve® for cardmembers who got the card before June 23, 2025. The one downside is that the annual fee is going up to $795 from $550. Otherwise it’s benefits galore....
Capital One Cafes are advertised similar to your favorite coffee spot while also offering customer perks and banking services. You can get excellent prices with certain credit cards as well. What was my experience like at the Capital One Cafe in the Seapo...
The 9% back on Chase Travel℠ purchases is a pretty amazing benefit on the Chase Freedom Flex®. Chase Travel purchases can oftentimes be more pricey than booking a cash fare outside of Chase Travel but with this benefit it could definitely be worth it. How...
This benefit is now live for all Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders. Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders get access to an up to $300 annual StubHub credit through 12/31/2027. While a one-time activation is required, there are a lot of useful things you c...
Boston has a wide variety of Hyatt hotels allowing you to decide between more luxurious stays to hotels that might be more affordable. And if you have Hyatt points or points that can be transferred to Hyatt, you can book these hotels with points. As someo...
These changes are now live. All cardholders now have access to the full suite of Chase Sapphire Reserve® benefits. If you are a current Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder and applied for the card prior to June 23, 2025, you’ll be holding an “outdated” ver...
Starting next year (Jan 01, 2026), Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers will receive up to $250 in statement credits for bookings through Chase Travel℠ for select hotel chains. What are the restrictions? The small but important caveat with this benefit is ...
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card are all great cards for business owners to have. Some folks may say you need to get all three. Each card has its perks and can save your busine...
For the majority of this past summer, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® had a pretty sweet elevated introductory offer, in which you could earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 within th...
I was able to use my annual free night that I earned with my IHG One Rewards Premier Card to book a stay at the Holiday Inn in Hyannis, Massachusetts in the Cape Cod area. With this annual free night, I was able to save over $100. Staying in Cape Cod can ...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
Right now the government shutdown is in its ~12th day and prolonged government shutdowns have been known to cause mayhem for flights. The reason being that TSA workers get furloughed or receive backpay in a shutdown. And air traffic controllers would rece...
Just this past summer, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offered one of its best introductory offers, where you could earn 80,000 bonus AAdvantage miles after spending $3,500 or more on qualifying purchases within the first ...
TLDR; Chase is coming out with a brand new welcome offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. You can receive 125,000 Marriott points AND a free night certificate with this intriguing offer. Chase often comes out with appealing offers for the M...
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’s $75 statement credit after you spend $150 or more at Infatuation Link & Dine restaurants is an intriguing and unique benefit. Essentially if you have a $150 dinner you can get it (at best) 50% off! It can be great for ...
Chase has come out with an up to $300 dining credit for restaurants that are on the Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program. This credit comes in the form of two up to $150 statement credits semiannually. It can be a fantastic benefit for a special dinn...
The American Express Platinum Card® recently came out with a new Uber One benefit. We think it's a pretty interesting credit that helps makes the card ever slightly more justifiable for several folks. How can you use the Uber Cash credit on Uber rides? W...
The Pell-JDV by Hyatt hotel in Middletown, Rhode Island is the perfect weekend stay for those in New England and the surrounding area. Or could be great if you are looking for a New England getaway. What was the cost? When I decided on looking for a hotel...
Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is one of my favorite travel credit cards currently for a multitude of reasons, especially after the changes made to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Even though Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card doesn’t come with an introductory bonus offer...
If you’ve ever poked around award redemption fares for flights between the U.S. and Europe, chances are you’ve come across and checked out Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic is one of the best UK-based airlines, and I had an excellent experience flying with...
Since I’m from New England, I’m used to the freezing cold temperatures and the gloomy days of winter. While I do love it when it snows and I’m able to frolic around a winter wonderland, I’ve always wanted to escape the cold for a bit. When my family and I...
These three cards are great for those looking to start maximizing their rewards in the credit card game. All three have unique perks but are all geared towards traveling both nationally and abroad—all while saving hundreds to thousands of dollars. What is...
The $300 Digital Entertainment Credit is a nice upgrade from the $240 credit that was previously offered on the American Express Platinum Card®. This makes for a $5 increase monthly from $20 to $25. It also now includes YouTube TV which is a super popular...
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are well-known for their loyalty program, Atmos™ Rewards, which often provides high-value award redemptions and is considered one of the best airline loyalty programs out there. I’ve used Atmos™ points a handful of ti...
This is an amazing credit for restaurant lovers and those looking to save some money on special occasion dinners. Resy offers a wide variety of high quality restaurants along with wide ranging cuisines. Even though Resy markets their restaurants as all be...
This Lululemon credit that American Express is offering with their revamped flagship card is a super interesting add on from the old benefits. You would think that with the addition of this credit it would mean removing the $300 Equinox credit. But you ca...
According to some rumors/based on Amex's site, the revamped American Express Platinum Card® is coming out with a unique, new $200 Oura credit. For Oura ring lovers, this is fantastic news. For those interested in the health wearable space, this is a prett...
As someone who maps out every move when it comes to credit cards, I always want to make sure that whichever credit card I pick serves a clear purpose when it comes to my spending habits and my future outlook with the card. About a year ago, I got the Ink ...
Category 1 Hyatts may be on the “bottom” tier of Hyatt categories, but that doesn’t mean you are sacrificing your quality of stay. These hotels are often in areas that do not have peak desirability and may have fewer amenities. However, they will still li...
Hotel cards are generally underrated. While I don't think anyone should get a hotel card as their first credit card, they are awesome to start considering once you have strong transferable point cards in your arsenal. What is the World of Hyatt Credit Ca...
TLDR; the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is an intriguing card for your business with outsized earn rates for select categories. The no annual fee card also boasts a welcome bonus of $750 to help your business earn some extra cashback. There’s a ton of bu...
If you’re trying to fly on American Airlines, chances are you might have to fork over hundreds of dollars to book your flights. Particular flights, even short-distance ones, can be terribly expensive, especially if you’re flying to or from a rural airport...
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are often touted as one of the best transferable points options out there. And the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is an excellent way for folks to get a hold of some Chase points. You may wonder, how can this help out my...
Chase just came out with a new offer for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and it's quite intriguing. Might be the biggest offer yet. The previous, most recent welcome offer on the card was 100,000 Chase points along with $500 in Chase Travel℠ (this offer has ...
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® was one of the first major travel rewards-oriented credit cards to undergo a major overhaul in 2025. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® saw an increase in its annual fee from $550 to $795, new annual credits, new point earning rates, ...
A classic question we usually get is, how can I get the most cashback with a credit card? And the Chase Freedom Unlimited® is up there in the rankings. Not only can you get solid cashback earn with this, but you can also convert the cashback earned on thi...
There are many business cards out on the market. Some are more complicated than others with high annual fees, credits, and offers to keep track of. If you are looking for cards with no annual fees with (potentially) significant travel benefits, the Ink Bu...
Everyone knows that one of the most important parts of travel planning is figuring out where you’re gonna stay. When it comes to booking accommodations, there are many options that you could choose from, such as hotels, Airbnbs, hostels, maybe even a cabi...
The American Express Platinum Card®’s annual fee has historically increased every 3ish years and this 2025 is no different: many rumors have been circulating around the internet about yet another increase to the annual fee. Of course, when annual fees inc...
Looking to turn your everyday small business purchases into your next business trip? The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card makes it easy, offering bonus rewards in common business categories and the potential to turn cashback into valuable travel points. It'...
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
There’s a lot of business credit cards out there. Speaking from experience, some are more difficult than others to handle. If you’re trying to not spend too much time thinking about what card to use on your day-to-day spend and want to avoid an annual fee...
Just over a month ago, Citi unveiled a new premium travel-rewards credit card: Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. While the credit card isn’t an airline-branded card, it still comes with a few benefits specific to American Airlines, most notably the ability to tran...
When I was looking for a flight home from Paris, I was of course looking to get strong value with my points. However, my points accounts were running low because I had just used 120,000 points to get to Europe, booking two business class seats on Singapor...
If you love flying with Virgin Atlantic, or you love using their rewards system to book flights with qualifying partners, you might want to take a look at the newest Bilt Rent Day promotion for anyone who is a Bilt cardholder. Until September 1, 2025, you...
With the launch and rebranding of the three new Atmos cards, one of the most interesting benefits is the 10% rewards bonus on all points earned from card purchases. This additional earn rate is nothing to scoff at, since it is a 10% increase on all points...
After arriving in New York for a day from Paris, I headed home with my girlfriend from JFK airport. We decided to stop in at Terminal 4 for the Chase Sapphire Lounge before going back through security at Terminal 5 for our JetBlue flight to Boston. This i...
As someone based in San Francisco with current American Airlines status, the introduction of the new Atmos Summit card has basically given me a pretty easy way to switch over to the Atmos/Alaska Airlines loyalty ecosystem. I’m planning on dropping my Amer...
A month ago, we were able to confirm rumors regarding the launch of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. If you’re in the run about credit cards, you might’ve heard that Alaska Airlines has released a brand new premium credit card, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa ...
Hyatt Place Times Square Review The Cost When I was looking at hotels, I looked exclusively at Hyatts as I was staying with a friend who has Hyatt Globalist status. With his Globalist perks, I enjoy late checkout (4 pm latest usually), free breakfast at p...
As part of my two-week trip to Japan this summer, I decided to visit Osaka for two days after visiting Kyoto. I wrapped up my stay at the Hyatt Place Kyoto, which is undoubtedly one of the best Hyatt hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Since I’m a Hyatt loyalist,...
High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are one of the easiest ways to grow your money without locking it up. Right now, a lot of banks are offering strong rates, and if you have a lot of money lying around in your checking account like I did, it might be tim...
I’ve been visiting Japan for the past two weeks or so, and I just wrapped up a five-day trip to Kyoto that culminated with me going to see the famous Gozan no Okuribi (fire festival) for Obon in Kyoto. Since I was traveling to Kyoto with two other people,...
Applying for your first credit card can be a daunting task, but it is a crucial milestone and stepping stone towards building your credit and stepping into the credit card rewards game. There are a variety of credit cards out there that are specifically t...
If you’re currently holding the luxury and premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® card in your wallet, you’re in for a little treat. Until August 18, you can claim a free 5,000-point Aeroplan reward certificate with your Reserve card. This certificate will allow...
Are you a small business owner? Do you need to travel a lot, or do your employees need to make frequent business trips to support your business? If you answer yes to either question, you might find it worth considering adding a new business credit card to...
Capital One opened up a new lounge at JFK on June 19, 2025 and wow is it a glitzy, beautifully designed lounge. The bank has described it as its flagship location and for good reason: given the amount of competition at JFK’s Terminal 4 with alternative cr...
The Citi Strata℠ Card is an intriguing starter card for those starting out in the credit card space, offering a combination of lucrative rewards, travel perks, and flexibility that appeals to travelers and everyday spenders alike. It's a relatively new ca...
A few months ago, I had to fly from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO). Since I was planning to stay in San Francisco for a while, I decided to bring a checked bag with me. I was flying with Alaska Airlines, and I paid for my flight using Ritz-Carlton™ C...
If you love flying short-haul and medium-haul flights across the U.S., chances are you have flown Southwest. You might’ve established a relationship and status with Southwest because of its former benefit where you could check two bags for free, but that ...
They say that if you’re on the East Coast, JetBlue is king—free Wi-Fi, unlimited snacks, and roomy seats. But even JetBlue’s vaunted award chart can trip you up: when I tried to transform 13,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points from my Chase Sapphire Reserve...
There’s some (more) big news brewing in the world of Chase credit cards: all of Chase’s Southwest cards are drastically changing. While there are some awesome new cardmember offers of up to 100,000 points, they come at a time masking some pretty drastic c...
As mentioned previously in another article, I recently applied and got approved for my fourth credit card: the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. As usual, I’m always thinking about how to make the most of the credit cards I currently have in my wall...
If you keep up with the recent credit card news, you might be aware that Citi will be launching a brand new travel-rewards credit card very soon. This credit card is called the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, and it falls into the space of premium travel credit ...
If you’re a United loyalist and you happen to fly United Airlines frequently, you might’ve come across The New United Quest℠ Card, which is another United co-branded credit card that offers lucrative perks and benefits to cardholders. However, if you’re a...
As a primarily U.S.-based bank, you might be wondering why Chase offers a co-branded credit card with Air Canada, which is a Canadian-based airline, hence its name. If you’re not a well-seasoned traveler, you might not be aware that Air Canada is a member...
If you’re planning to travel abroad anytime soon, I highly recommend preparing for your trip by ensuring that you have a proper card setup for the spending you will be doing on your trip. One important thing that people who aren’t well-seasoned travelers ...
If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and you’re flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may or may not have many options for airport lounges to visit before your flight. If you’re flying out of the International Terminal, you can a...
A few weeks ago, I was planning on getting the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card as my next credit card since it’s currently offering its best offer: 5 Marriott Free Night Awards after spending $5,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. How...
Japan is a hot destination and is bound to be on anyone’s bucket list these days. It’s a no-brainer about why so many people want to travel to Japan these days, especially with the sweeping changes Japan is making to tourism within the next year. Since Ja...
When it comes to booking flights, there are a multitude of ways you could go about finalizing your travel. You could book directly with the airline you want to fly with using cash, you could book with cash via a partner airline, you could book with points...
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card stands out among travel rewards credit cards, delivering an exceptional blend of high-value perks, flexible rewards, and robust travel protections that make it highly attractive to discerning travelers. An Impressive Wel...
Every year, Amazon holds a sale event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. This event, known as Amazon Prime Day, allows members access to a members-only shopping event where Prime members can access exclusive, limited-time deals and discounts on a varie...
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is a top choice for small business owners who want to turn everyday business expenses into valuable travel rewards. With impressive earning potential, flexible redemption options, and practical travel protections, ...
Bad news all around with credit cards recently. Looks like another round of credit card modifications is coming to town and it is hitting even our beloved: Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card. We’ve had Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card for several years now, and it’s prov...
With the new, sweeping updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you might be wondering if it’s worth keeping or if it is still one of the best travel credit cards you can get. However, there’s another lesser-known card out there that offers pretty extensiv...
I currently have three credit cards: Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card, Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card, and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. I chose to get these credit cards very strategically, leveraging the new cardmember offer...
Today marks the death (or devaluation) of yet another beloved credit card benefit. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express faces two major changes starting July 01, 2025: Dell credit: From up to $400 per calendar year → up to $1,150 per calendar...
If you’ve been looking to plan a trip to Europe, you could take advantage of Flying Blue’s monthly promotional fares. Flying Blue is Air France, KLM, and Transavia’s Loyalty Program, allowing you to use miles to book award flights to get to and from desti...
If you’re someone who flies frequently, you’ve probably heard of and looked into airline credit cards. There are more than 50 airlines currently based in the United States, and many of them have branded credit cards. However, if you’re a United loyalist o...
When it comes to planning my travel adventures, I always make sure to reference multiple price points for the flights and accommodation that I need. Before I knew about the world of credit cards and points, I always thought about costs in terms of cash. I...
Virgin Atlantic is one of the best British airlines out there, competing against British Airways in the market for long-haul flights to and from the UK, especially transatlantic travel. You can book flights with Virgin Atlantic using points through the Vi...
If you haven’t already, make sure to check your emails! You might’ve received an email from Chase Sapphire Preferred about the changes coming to your card, most notably the introduction of the Points Boost program on Chase Travel℠. If you read through thi...
When I started traveling on a more frequent basis, I began getting frustrated with going through airport security and having to take off my shoes and take my computer out of my bag. When I began to travel abroad, coming back to the U.S. would also always ...
The new Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ both include an annual up to $500 credit for hotel stays with The Edit by Chase Travel. If you’ve never heard of The Edit before, you might be wondering if the credit will even serve you a...
After many years, Chase has finally decided to launch its own version of a premium travel card for business (Sapphire Reserve for Business℠), similar to its competitors in the American Express Business Platinum and the Capital One Venture X Business cards...
Earlier this morning, Chase sent out an email to all Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card cardholders highlighting the changes and new features coming to the card. One of these new features is the introduction of a program called Points Boost, which is a n...
So with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® changes being rolled out next week, current cardholders keep asking me the same question: should I keep my card or should I downgrade it? While it’s hard to explicitly give everyone a concrete answer, I think there are ...
As part of a major overhaul of Chase’s Sapphire lineup, Chase is rolling out multiple changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card cards. While the Chase Sapphire Reserve is undergoing major changes that we dive into in anothe...
As a part of Chase’s newest revamp, Chase is beginning to phase out the 25% bonus value for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card points redeemed via Chase Travel℠, as well as the 50% bonus value for Chase Sapphire Reserve® points redeemed on Chase’s travel port...
The Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which is Chase’s flagship premium travel rewards credit card, is undergoing major changes that could change people’s opinions on the card drastically. Current cardholders may find the new changes to be displeasing, and aspirin...
Well, after weeks of rumors and seeing random ads of a woman holding a hilariously large Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, the news is here: the beloved Sapphire Reserve is finally increasing its annual fee from $550 to $795. You wouldn’t believe the number o...
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program is a luxury dining program that is exclusively available to Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders. The program allows members to access exclusive prime-time restaurant reservations at select restaurants ac...
Before I applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, I already had two credit cards: the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card. As a credit card-savvy traveler, I knew that the Chase Sapphire Pr...