Tim Steinke
My wife Erin and my first big journey together went around the world in 100 days for
our honeymoon, a trip in which I had one car accident and got one speeding ticket in every country that we visited (I think that I may still have an arrest warrant in New Zealand for an unpaid ticket, but we’ll keep that between us). We currently
live in one of the few corners of Washington State where you can still MS Staples Gift Cards at Safeway; we own a winery, ski after work and hike as much as our elderly knees will let us.
(Back Again) Citi Premier: Welcome Offer Increased to 75K ThankYou Points
Update 5/18/23: There is a still-functioning public link available for the 75K offer on the Citi Premier. We've inserted that public link into the Best Offers page. (h/t: reader Roberta)
Earlier today, we shared the news...
(Back Again) Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: Limited Time 75K Offer
Update 5/15/23: A Doctor of Credit reader has shared another working link for the 75K offer, so we're back at it again! That's the link you'll find in the best offers page.
There is a...
Guide to increasing credit card spend
There are many reasons that you may want to increase credit card spend. You may need to meet spend requirements on new credit cards in order to earn big welcome offers. Or, perhaps you...
20 reasons not to crash a plane, how to deal with Delta hold times...
A French Horn player finally figures out the best way to deal with long hold times, IHG paring back elite benefits, the debate about deal-killing bloggers is reignited and 20 reasons why you shouldn't...
(Update) Hilton Amex Cards: Limited time welcome offers with free night certificates and big...
Update 5/12/23: Doctor of Credit shared a new link for the Hilton Honors no annual fee card that's actually better than the public version. The new link shows 80,000 Hilton Honors points, 10,000 better...
(EXPIRED) Royal Caribbean Amex Offer: 20,000 Membership Rewards on $1000+ in spend
There is a new targeted Amex Offer out that's good for 20,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $1000+ at Royal Caribbean. That could be a terrific deal if you'll be booking a cruise.
The...
(EXPIRED) US Bank: $500-750 bonus with new business checking acccount (no direct deposit requirement)
US Bank has a promotion for new Business Checking accounts that offers either a $500 or $750 bonus with very simply requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank's footprint and requires...
Air New Zealand/United: Multi-Seat Business Award Availability May/June/July
Air New Zealand and United currently have multiple seats of business class award availability on direct flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Auckland (as well as a couple of seats from Washington-Dulles)....
(EXPIRED) Rakuten Big Give Week: 15% cashback/15x MR and $40 for new members
Today, Rakuten starts its annual "Big Give Week" promotion that runs until May 15th. Rakuten is offering up to 15% cash back (or 15x Membership Rewards) at a wide selection of merchants, many of...
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Bottom Line Review
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is considered by many folks to be the best Hilton property in North America. Famously cut into the side of a Baja California cliff (with an entrance tunnel that...
Good riddance to Delta SkyMiles, Marriott transparency and calling in a bomb threat on...
Marriott becoming more transparent, Delta SkyMiles becoming less valuable, a man calling in a bomb threat to get his luggage back and some great tips to wine tasting in Washington State. All that and...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt Sale: Save up to 15% off 1000+ properties worldwide (5/25-9/10)
Hyatt has launched a new sale on paid stays that offers up to 15% off room rates. I'm always dubious when there are headline rates like that and this sale wasn't mind-blowing at any...
Etihad awards can now be booked online with American AAdvantage miles (or can they?)
Etihad is one of several Gulf-based airlines that's often lusted after by the points and miles team. The Etihad First Apartment remains one of the best commerical products in the world and is still...
(EXPIRED) Chase Business Checking: Up to $750 bonus with no direct deposit requirement
When it comes to bank account bonuses, Chase is one of our bestest buddies around, running frequent incentives on both the personal and business side.
Today, Chase launched a (widely-reported) offer for new Business Checking...
