Chase shut down all my accounts, then brought them back—this time it happened to me "Update 2019.1: Watch out for your Free Night being swallowed"
While my accounts were shut down by Chase, it happened to coincide with the annual Free Night issued by Chase Hyatt. Interestingly, the annual fee posted as usual, but the Free Nig...
AMEX Plum Business Credit Card Review: New $600 Welcome Bonus [Updated 10/14]
This is a fairly unique card designed specifically for business use. You can take advantage of its 60-day payment period to maximize cash flow. For example, you could buy inventory...
Now Live: 2018 Q4 5x Bonus Categories Across Credit Cards
We’ve already entered the fourth and final quarter of the year, and with the Thanksgiving shopping season here, buying is naturally a major topic. Let’s take a look at the 5x bonus...
AMEX Platinum (Mercedes-Benz Version) Review [10/5 Update: Card Conversion Confirmed for January 11 Next Year, and Strategy Afterward]
Current cardholders can now log in and see the following notice: on January 11, 2019, this card will be automatically converted to the regular Platinum Card. That means the full se...
2018 Q5 Credit Card 5x Rewards Summary [Updated 10/1: Q4 Spending Guide and Activation Links]
Q4 2018 is here. Which cards should you keep in your wallet, and which one should you prioritize for spending? Here’s my analysis and summary:...
Wells Fargo Propel (AMEX Version) Credit Card: “20,000-Point Welcome Bonus”
This card was revamped, and the welcome bonus increased to 30,000 points, worth up to $330. That’s very strong for a no-annual-fee card. In addition, the current 3x categories are:...
Barclays Arrival Premier [Discontinued]
This card now waives the $150 annual fee for the first year, so you can see whether it fits you. Its biggest perk is that points can also be transferred to miles: some airlines at...
My Experience Getting Reimbursed by Credit Card Rental Car Insurance (Chase Sapphire Preferred)
In addition to earning cash back, many credit cards also include rental car insurance. Compared with the coverage rental car companies try to sell you, the insurance that comes wit...
Credit Card Application Basics — Reapplying for the Same Card (Churning) [6/13 Update: AMEX Now Shows Why You’re Ineligible]
When you apply for an AMEX credit card now, after you fill in all your information and submit, you may see a screen telling you whether you’re eligible for the welcome bonus. There...
Chase IHG Rewards Club Credit Card [5/14 Update: Upgrade to the New Card and Get 5,000 Points]
Existing cardholders of this old card may receive a link to upgrade to the new IHG Premier credit card. After upgrading, make one purchase to earn 5,000 IHG points; the upgrade mus...
Two New Chase IHG Cards Coming Soon: Detailed Analysis and Application Strategy
The latest updates on the two new Chase IHG co-branded credit cards. The comparison and analysis of the old and new versions should help you decide whether to apply at the last min...