# Citi
"$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...
Credit Card Application Reconsideration Phone Numbers
In general, if your online credit card application is not approved instantly—whether it is directly denied, goes pending, or requires additional verification—the first thing you sh...
Virgin America Becomes a New Citi TYP Transfer Partner
Citi ThankYou Points now has another transfer option: TYP can be transferred to Virgin America (VX) Elevate points at a 2:1 ratio. Transfer bonus deal Even better, if you transfer...
American Airlines Miles Guide (4): Advanced Redemptions (Part 2)
In the previous post, American Airlines Miles Guide (3): Advanced Redemptions (Part 1), we covered how to book partner awards that cannot be found on the AA website. AA is one of m...
Credit Card Tips — Retention Offers
A retention offer is a special incentive from a credit card company designed to persuade you not to close your card. For cardholders, these offers can provide extra rewards while l...
Expert Interview (1) — WayneWayne: Flying Together with My Wife and Son
We’re launching a new “Expert Interview” series on the site. In each installment, we’ll interview someone with solid experience in credit cards and points, and we hope their firsth...
Citi Dividend — A Discontinued Backup Card
The silver sheen has faded, but its power still lingers. I have not really gone away; I am only waiting for the right caller....
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...
Two AA-Related Updates Today
Update 1: SPG transfers to AA are getting a 20% bonus. Link here. (7.1-8.7) Update 2: The sign-up bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM Mastercard® (abbreviated...
A Comparison of Credit Card Cash Back Across 12 Spending Categories
A smart consumer knows how to use different credit cards strategically across different spending categories to maximize value. Today, let’s look at which cash back cards are best f...
