A several-thousand-point mistake when going for 30 transactions in a cycle
Many credit card issuers have developed various incentives designed to get you to keep their card at the top of your wallet: whether it is a big first-year bonus like 3% everywhere with the...
On my mind (Goodbye Sapphire Reserve?)
I'm struggling with the question of whether or not to say goodbye to my Sapphire Reserve card. Now that my Citi Prestige card offers 5X for dining, airfare, and travel agencies, the Sapphire Reserve...
New BOA anti-churning 24-month language on some cards (AS, TR, PR, CR)
Bank of America has added some specific anti-churning language to a number of their credit cards. The exact terms vary a bit, but generally you will now be limited by a 24-month rule (read on for...
Prestige rocks my wallet for 2019
January 4th is the big day for the Citi Prestige card. Starting today, the Citi Prestige Card earns 5X for dining, 5X for airfare, 5X for most travel agencies, 3X for hotels, 3X for...
Perk abuse, coming soon
Earlier today Citi announced a new credit card: Citi Rewards+. You can find the official press release here, or click here to read Nick's take on the new card. Overall, the card is unremarkable...
Earn up to 100x w/ new Citi Rewards+ card. No, really. Ok, maybe not?
Citi has announced a new credit card that nearly made me spit out my second cup of coffee because it seems like it would be awfully hard to sustain as it is being marketed....
2019 resolutions: Big spend bonuses to hit
I'm not really one for New Year's resolutions. Perhaps it is too many years of failed #fitnessgoals (or those couple of years I successfully made it to the finish line of a marathon that...
Did You Upgrade To The Marriott Premier Plus Card? Check Your Bonus Points.
Back in May 2018, Chase sent out upgrade offers to encourage Marriott Rewards Premier cardholders to upgrade to the new Premier Plus card.
Those offers were for 10,000-50,000 bonus points, but there were subsequently reports...
Does Chase ever deny the bonus after approval? Apparently, yes.
Last night, we published a post about what we thought could be an awesome new way to get a Companion Pass (see the updated post: Update: Maybe you can’t get a 2nd Southwest business...
Update: Maybe you can’t get a 2nd Southwest business card after all
Caution: Reader V L reports that even though it is possible to get approved for a second Southwest business card you may not receive a second bonus. Data points around the Internet are mixed,...
(EXPIRED) Rakuten: $30 in points on a $100 purchase w/ Mastercard
Rakuten.com is offering $30 back in Rakuten Super Points when you pay with a Mastercard directly (not via PayPal) on orders of $100 or more. This promo is scheduled to run until 12:59pm PST on 12/25...
Complete guide to Amex Offers [updated Dec 2018]
Updated: December 20, 2018
Amex Offers is a unique program from American Express that awards bonus points & statement credits for shopping at specific merchants. Since there have been some updates to the program in...
Curve Card: An amazing card for UK and European residents
The Curve card has several tricks up its sleeve, but the headliner is this: Use the Curve Mastercard for all of your credit and debit transactions, and behind the scenes it will pass that...
(EXPIRED) Earn $15 When Adding Authorized User To Barclays Card (Targeted)
Barclays is sending out targeted emails offering a $15 statement credit when adding an authorized user. My wife received this offer on a Choice Privileges credit card, but Barclays might be sending similar offers...
