After upgrade to SPG Lux, how soon do purchases count & trigger credits?
Despite previously stating that I would send my SPG / Marriott cards off into the sunset, I bit the bullet last week and upgraded to the SPG Lux card. Do as I say, not as...
Dead: Sapphire 24-month links now have 48-month language
We recently posted about the change in langauge on Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve application terms: whereas they used to state that the bonus was no longer available if you have or have had...
How to create Delta elite status
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. This is usually handled through elite status. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are...
Your turn: Which Ultra Premium Cards are Keepers? Version 1
Earlier this week, Nick pondered which ultra-premium credit card he should keep. Ultra-premium cards typically offer terrific benefits in exchange for terrifically high fees (typically around $450 per year). Often the value of the...
Best offer updates: Alaska Biz $0 companion fare, Citi Exec 75K, cash back increases...
While doing a regular-maintenance check on the links and offers on our Best Credit Card Offers page the other day, I discovered a number of offers had increased / improved that may be of interest...
[Expired] Increased Hilton bonuses (up to 150K) now live
The offers in this post were accurate at the time of publication but have long since expired. See our Best Offers page for current offer information.
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A JetBlue stacking opportunity hiding in plain sight?
Update: This no longer works as per this comment from reader Aloha808.
In a presentation I've done at conferences about tools to be used to find great deals, one of the things I always suggest...
Contemplating which ultra-premium card(s) to keep
With the 2-year anniversary of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card upon us, and the rate with which my 7-month-old son is outgrowing clothes (we're in 18-month outfits already!), it has become time to re-evaluate...
Toward Delta Elite Status: Short on qualifying dollars (MQDs). What to do…
If you are short on Medallion Qualification Dollars towards Delta elite status, here's an easy solution. Or, if you'd like a good way to earn Delta Elite Status year after year, here's what to do...
Ouch: Amex clawing back Amex Offers credits
Doctor of Credit and Miles to Memories have both reported on a very unfortunate development: Amex is clawing back statement credits on people who used the Staples offer for 10% back on multiple cards...
Why the SPG Lux upgrade may be the best way to go
Last weekend, my wife applied for the SPG Luxury Card. Her application was denied. The reason? She already had 5 Amex credit cards, and despite my own recent experience to the contrary, Amex is...
The Amex 5 credit card limit stands. And and update regarding my accidental SPG...
A few weeks ago, I accidentally signed up for the consumer SPG card. I was expecting to see a popup warning me that I wasn’t eligible for the card, but received an instant approval...
[Dead] Sapphire Reserve and Preferred move to 48 month restrictions, 24 month links [no...
Update: This language has been updated and referrals now have the same 48-month language.
For a while now, both the Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Chase Sapphire Preferred have included 24 month restrictions for new signups. The restriction...
(EXPIRED) Virgin Atlantic “90K” (really 75K) offer is back
Bank of America is back with its misleadingly advertised "90K" offer for the Virgin Atlantic Mastercard. While they claim it is worth "up to 90K miles" during the first year, the truth is that this...
