# Citi ThankYou Rewards
Have a Citi Forward Card? It’s Time to Ask for a Retention Offer
If you have a Citi Forward card, you probably already know that since 6/4, Citi Forward has gone from an amazing dining-and-bookstore card earning 5x TYP (including most Amazon pur...
Credit Card Retention Offers: Tips and Lessons From My Experience
A retention offer is one of the hidden values of a credit card. When you’re thinking about closing a card, don’t forget to squeeze out that last bit of value. Based on my recent ex...
"$2,900-$4,500 in Value": How to Maximize the Citigold 50,000-Point/AA-Mile Account Opening Bonus
Citi recently launched a Citigold account opening bonus of 50,000 TYP/AA miles. If you are not sure how to apply, please refer to our other article. If handled well, this bonus can...
"Use the Right Card for Every Purchase": WalletUp Recommends the Best Card to Swipe at Any Time
Have you ever used the wrong card by mistake? Maybe you forgot to use your Sapphire Preferred for dining on the first Friday of the month to earn 3x UR, and instead used your Disco...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Summary: A 4-Night, 5-Day Disney Trip for $500 per Person
You might be wondering how one Disney trip could turn into so many guide posts. The reason is simple: when you’re traveling as a beginner, everything feels new and worth sharing wi...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Flights: ORD-MCO
You’ve probably seen plenty of Disney guides online already. On sites like Mafengwo and Qyer, travel experts have written page after page of incredibly detailed tips, which really...
A Quick Comparison of Major Points Programs
This article only introduces some of the more popular points programs and a few higher-value ways to use them. For the most detailed lists of redemption options and ways to earn po...
A Beginner’s Guide to Points Programs
What Is a Points Program? Major banks, airlines, and hotel chains often launch a Rewards Program or Loyalty Program to increase customer stickiness, so that when consumers choose b...