While some cards give you status with their brand, that typically isn't the case with Chase. Well, I guess you can consider Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite a status? Every Chase Marriott card comes with that. But, now, you can fast track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase, though you need one of two non-Marriott cards. … [Read more...] about Fast Track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase
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Check Your Chase Q3 2022 Bonuses
Beyond the quarterly Freedom bonuses, Chase often offers others on the rest of their card lineup. So be sure to check your Chase Q3 2022 bonuses to see what kind of offers you've been targeted for. … [Read more...] about Check Your Chase Q3 2022 Bonuses
Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
I don't have the Bonvoy Brilliant card because I need another super-premium card like I need a hole in the head. But I wouldn't get it even more so now as Amex devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant. … [Read more...] about Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
Register for the Chase Freedom Q3 2022 Bonus Categories
We're halfway through June, which means it's time to register for the Chase Freedom Q3 2022 bonus categories. Unfortunately, I don't see a whole lot of value in this quarter's merchants. … [Read more...] about Register for the Chase Freedom Q3 2022 Bonus Categories
Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
The American Express Gold Card is a powerhouse for foodies. Not only does it earn 4x points on dining, but it comes with monthly credits too. That credit, however, is changing as Amex changes up the Gold Card dining benefit. … [Read more...] about Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
Chase Improves the Marriott Boundless Card
What's old is new again. Chase improves the Marriott Boundless card by bringing back an old benefit of the Marriott Premier card while also sweetening its points earning potential. But do these changes make a compelling difference? … [Read more...] about Chase Improves the Marriott Boundless Card
Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits
During the pandemic, Chase sought to make its cards more appealing via enhanced convenience benefits. One of these core benefits is its various DoorDash benefits. And though they were to expire this year, Chase extends DoorDash benefits on all existing cards! … [Read more...] about Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits
My 2022 Credit Card Strategy
My wallet has seen a lot of changes as of late. I've been more open to closing cards and have given a few the ax. Add that to changing priorities and my 2022 credit card strategy promises to be at least a little different than last year's. … [Read more...] about My 2022 Credit Card Strategy
I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021
This year, I continued to evaluate my wallet to determine what cards are worth keeping and which ones aren't. And as my needs and preferences continue to change, so does my mix of cards. So let's talk about why I paid $1082 in annual fees in 2021. … [Read more...] about I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021
Activate Your Chase Freedom Q1 2022 Bonus
Honestly, I didn't realize that next week is already Christmas. That means we've only got two weeks left in the year! This means that it's time now to activate your Chase Freedom Q1 2022 bonus. … [Read more...] about Activate Your Chase Freedom Q1 2022 Bonus