I got an intriguing offer from American Express the other day - earn 20k Membership Rewards points for doing nothing. Ok, well, not exactly nothing. But the level of effort required to get the points was so low, to me, it's basically nothing. … [Read more...] about 20k Membership Rewards Points for Doing Nothing
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Chase Freedom Q3 2021 Bonus Categories
I can hardly believe we're already nearly done with Q2 2021. But, here we are. So, it's that time yet again - time to register for the next round of Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex bonus categories. So, let's talk about the Chase Freedom Q3 2021 bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q3 2021 Bonus Categories
The 2021 Sapphire Bonuses are Great for Hawaii Travel
As you've probably heard, Chase is currently offering amazing sign-up bonuses for its Sapphire cards. What's more, the 2021 Sapphire bonuses are great for Hawaii travel. Like, really great. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about The 2021 Sapphire Bonuses are Great for Hawaii Travel
Activate the Freedom Q2 2021 Bonus Categories
Things are beginning to open back up again but are still far from normal in most of the US. That said, now that it's time to activate the Freedom Q2 2021 bonus categories, I'm pretty disappointed in what we got. But I can't say I'm surprised either. … [Read more...] about Activate the Freedom Q2 2021 Bonus Categories
Hawaii Credit Card Award Travel Guide 2021
Last year, I not only neglected to do a credit card strategy post - and you know what? I didn't do a Hawaii credit card award travel guide either. And while it's not clear when travel will resume, much has changed last year. So, I think it's prudent to do a Hawaii credit card award travel guide 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Credit Card Award Travel Guide 2021
My 2021 Credit Card Strategy
Well, then. I did not realize I totally skipped 2020 as far as credit card strategies go. But, in hindsight, I guess it wasn't all that necessary anyway, right? After all, the whole year ended up being blah. And even though most of 2021 looks like it'll be similar, I want to talk about my 2021 credit card strategy. … [Read more...] about My 2021 Credit Card Strategy
American Express Gold Review 2020
Back in 2018, I got my very first charge card - the Amex rose Gold - and I loved it. Since then, though, much has changed in the card ecosystem. So, let's do an American Express Gold Review 2020 to go over how my opinion of the card during the past two years. … [Read more...] about American Express Gold Review 2020
Chase Freedom Q1 2021 Bonus Categories
With the pandemic continuing to rage on its seems that Chase is playing it safe with the Chase Freedom Q1 2021 bonus categories. As a result, we're seeing the return of a long-absent and much-beloved bonus category. The rest of the categories are common repeats that are difficult to maximize. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q1 2021 Bonus Categories
Chase Sapphire Adds Grocery Bonuses
Since the pandemic destroyed much of what we value in Chase's flagship Sapphire cards, they've done much to improve their usability. And, now, Chase Sapphire adds grocery bonuses as one of these new improvements. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Adds Grocery Bonuses
Chase Freedom Q4 2020 Bonus Categories
With all that's happened this year, it's hard to believe that we're about to enter the final stretch. But, we are, so it is now time to register for the Chase Freedom Q4 2020 bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q4 2020 Bonus Categories