When the Chase Sapphire cards came out, they were revolutionary products. But, in the years since, other products have launched, while others got refreshes that gave the Sapphire duo a run for their money. Sadly, Chase hasn't done much to keep them competitive. In fact, half-hearted Sapphire enhancements are on the way soon. … [Read more...] about Half-Hearted Sapphire Enhancements On the Way
Earning Points and Miles
20k Membership Rewards Points for Doing Nothing
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
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
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
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
Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
All, we've made it nearly halfway through 2020. But, 2019 might as well have been over a thousand years ago, right? And given the drastically different circumstances, let's do a mid-2020 points and miles update. … [Read more...] about Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts
This should go without saying - you need to protect your loyalty program accounts. I should know better, but I guess I don't since my HawaiianMiles account was compromised. … [Read more...] about Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts