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Keeping my Altitude Reserve

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Recently I decided to fork over $400 to US Bank in order to keep my Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite card for another year.  I...
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[FALSE ALARM] Is Chase taking away our Ink Cash 5X categories? Answer: No

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Are we about to lose our beloved Ink Cash 5X categories?  Via Twitter, a reader asked what's up with Ink Cash: @FrequentMiler what's up with...
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Aeroplan newest transfer partner for Arrival Premier

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Barclays has added a new transfer partner for the Arrival Premier: Aeroplan. This is an interesting addition, and probably not in the way that Barclays...
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100K Hilton Ascend offer despite past Hilton Surpass

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UPDATE 8/29/18: Amex has (finally) specifically added these terms to the Ascend welcome bonus: "Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have...
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Targeted 75K Membership Rewards points offer

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Some people are reporting receiving a targeted offer upon login to their online accounts to earn 75,000 Membership Rewards points as a new card member...
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Answered: Amex will tell you in advance if you’re not eligible for welcome bonus

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Last week, it was widely reported that Amex had added more restrictive language to its applications regarding eligibility for the welcome bonus (See: Amex launches...
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Ultra Premium Hotel Cards: Hilton vs. SPG/Marriott

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Hilton kicked off 2018 by introducing a new ultra-premium credit card: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.  And, in August, the newly combined Marriott /...
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Estimating risk in Amex’s new rule

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As Nick reported yesterday in the post "Amex launches a sneak attack in the war on gaming," Amex has added new terms to their...
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Amex launches a sneak attack in the war on gaming

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Amex has been tightening the rules of the game for the past year or two, and they are at it again with a new term...
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36,000 points in 8 minutes (sort of) and what I learned

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Without a doubt, the easiest way to earn miles and points is through credit card bonuses. The welcome offers on many cards are huge...
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(EXPIRED) Free $10 at Amazon for setting Citi as 1-click method [Targeted, YMMV]

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There is a targeted offer out to get a free $10 credit at Amazon.com for changing your 1-click payment method to a Citi card. Unfortunately, I...
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[Too Late] Consider getting the Ritz-Carlton card right now

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The Ritz card is unavailable for new signups as of July 26 2018 With great change comes great opportunity.  The great change I'm referring to...
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(EXPIRED) Up to $18 in free burgers, fries, and shakes (YMMV)

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There is a new offer out in the Chase Pay app for $8 off if you order ahead at Five Guys Burgers & Fries. If you haven't...
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Why Chase shutdowns have increased and how to avoid them

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Reports continue to trickle in from people who report that Chase closed down all of their accounts.  This often happens soon after opening a...

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