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
Earning Points and Miles
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
Why I Got the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass
I've had the Amex Hilton Honors card for a little while now, since it was good enough for me at the time of application. But, recently I decided to get another Amex Hilton card. So here's why I got the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass card. … [Read more...] about Why I Got the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 Review
I've long said that if I could choose only one rewards card, that card would be the Chase Sapphire Reserve. And, today, that statement is even truer than ever. So it's time for a Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 Review
Amex Adds Travel Perks as Citi Eliminates
Ironic, isn't it? Amex adds travel perks as Citi eliminates them. It's a move that I'm happy to see, even if it doesn't really benefit me. After all, it's better than seeing more issuers follow Citi's lead. … [Read more...] about Amex Adds Travel Perks as Citi Eliminates
HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
Last week, I compared the Southwest and Hawaiian experiences. But our experiences with the airlines are only part of the equation. So, let's compare HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
United MileagePlus Miles No Longer Expire
Have you heard? United MileagePlus miles no longer expire! For me, though, this means nothing. And that's not just because I don't fly United. It's because there are better places to park your Star Alliance miles. … [Read more...] about United MileagePlus Miles No Longer Expire
Earn Bonus Membership Rewards Points for Dining
For a limited time, earn bonus Membership Rewards points for dining. Well, sort of. You'll receive the bonus points for making reservations via Resy and dining out. … [Read more...] about Earn Bonus Membership Rewards Points for Dining