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Credit Card Credit Benefits Roundup (Semiannual Edition)
Some credit cards offer statement credits on a semiannual basis. If you have one of these cards, don’t forget to use the benefit. A usable credit can effectively offset the annual...
My Bank of America checking account got locked — and how I got it unlocked
I recently had my BofA checking account locked and only managed to get it unlocked after quite a bit of hassle. Here’s my experience in case it helps others....
Apple Card | Credit limit increases have been easier lately, with no HP
About Apple Card: Apple Card review Apple Card has long allowed credit limit increase requests directly by text message, and the recent approval rate has been fairly high. Requesti...
BofA Premium Rewards Elite Credit Card [2023.6 Update: 75,000-point all-time-high welcome bonus; $450 in annual credits; $550 annual fee]
The welcome bonus has increased to 75,000 points, worth $750 in cash back. If you redeem for airfare, you get a 20% discount, making it worth up to $935 in flights. Unfortunately,...
Chase United Co-Branded Credit Cards: Better Mileage Value When Redeeming for Annual Fees, Up to 1.75cpp
Chase has improved the rate at which UA miles can be redeemed toward annual fees, with values now as high as 1.75c/p. Previously, the statement credit rate was 1.5c/p across all ca...
What Should You Do If You Get an AMEX Pop-Up and Aren’t Eligible for the Welcome Bonus? [June 2023 Update: Hilton No Pop-Up Application Link]
According to DOC, there is currently an AMEX Hilton application link that can avoid the pop-up. Some readers were getting the pop-up when applying through other links, but were abl...
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card [Updated 2023.6: 85,000 Welcome Bonus; $250 Annual Fee]
A card with a $250 annual fee that doesn't even offer a Free Night certificate? Why not consider the Chase Marriott Boundless with a $95 annual fee instead, which gives you a free...
Apple Card | $25 Family Card Offer (up to 5 cards)
About Apple Card: Apple Card Apple Credit Card【2023.4 update: Savings account open, 4.15% APY】 Apple has sent cardholders invitations for a family card: for each added family card,...
"A starter card?" What Could Chase’s New Freedom Rise Card Be?
According to internal Chase materials, this card is very likely meant as a starter card for people with very limited credit history. It also seems to specifically mention applying...
Plastiq Bill-Pay Tool Guide [May 2023 Update: Chapter 11 Restructuring, Buyer Already Lined Up]
Plastiq has announced a Chapter 11 restructuring (the “Transaction”), but a buyer has already been lined up. Priority Technology Holdings announced that it has signed a stalking ho...
Choice Hotels Plans to Acquire Wyndham, Expanding Its Economy Hotel Footprint
Recently, after acquiring Radisson’s U.S. hotel business, Choice Hotels is also planning to acquire Wyndham to further expand its presence in the economy hotel market. Choice Hotel...