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Did Citi Outsource Their Emails to an Intern or the Simpsons Comic Book Guy?

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I received this email today from Citi as a carrier of their AAdvantage credit card and couldn’t help but point out the terrible headline writing and copywriting found within. My main focus is the headline: Our best protection benefits. Ever. How was this headline approved? Was it written by the comic book guy on the Simpsons? Did they give this email to the summer … [Read more...] about Did Citi Outsource Their Emails to an Intern or the Simpsons Comic Book Guy?

Hotel Challenge: Help a Friend Book his Babymoon Hotel in Paris and (maybe) Amsterdam

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I received an email yesterday from a friend looking for help. He and his lovely bride are expecting their first child in the fall, and before that time comes they would like to take a trip to Europe. This type of trip has been commonly referred to as a “Babymoon” and is becoming quite popular with new parents. … [Read more...] about Hotel Challenge: Help a Friend Book his Babymoon Hotel in Paris and (maybe) Amsterdam

[Reader Question] How Do I Downgrade an American Express Gold Card?

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The following is a reader question from Sara in Chicago, IL. Sara asks: My husband and I recently took advantage of the large signup bonus offers for the American Express Gold Card. As we approach the 1 year mark, we are wondering how to keep our Membership rewards points without paying an annual fee. Is there a way that we can make this happen? While I have not done this … [Read more...] about [Reader Question] How Do I Downgrade an American Express Gold Card?

My January 2013 Credit Card Signup Bonus Applications

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In 2013 I'm trying to get better and more formal with the way I handle applying for a Credit Card Signup Bonus. In the past, I signed up for cards whenever I got the notion or saw a good deal in place, not really being strategic with the process. Worse yet, I didn't even keep track of some of the details about the program (i.e. when bonuses were due and minimum spend). This is … [Read more...] about My January 2013 Credit Card Signup Bonus Applications

Reader Question: Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus

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Question from reader Wyn in Minneapolis, MN: Hey Jeffsetter, I just received this email from Club Carlson introducing their 85,000 Gold Point Signup bonus. Is this a good deal or a bad deal? Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus Thanks for the question, Wyn. While Club Carlson has not been around for a long time in its current incarnation, the name still makes me … [Read more...] about Reader Question: Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus