I haven't been able to use my Marriott Visa free night in years. However, finally, a Marriott Visa certificate reservation has become possible for me! But... … [Read more...] about Finally a Marriott Visa Certificate Reservation!
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Not All Merchant Categories are Created Equal
Recently I've discovered that not all merchant categories are created equal. And what's even more confusing is the fact that this can happen with cards from the same issuer. … [Read more...] about Not All Merchant Categories are Created Equal
Starbucks Rewards Visa
Yesterday, Starbucks and Chase announced the new Starbucks Rewards Visa credit card. So here's what you need to know about the new card. … [Read more...] about Starbucks Rewards Visa
My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
It's been a while since I did a credit card post, though not much has changed since then. But, here's my credit card strategy for 2018. … [Read more...] about My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Marriott and Starwood's merger closed over a year ago, but details on a combined loyalty program remain scarce. But now we know a little more: Amex and Chase to issue Marriott credit cards going forward. … [Read more...] about Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
Chase has made a change to the Sapphire Reserve. No, benefits haven't change so far, a change to UltimateRewards earning rates have changed. Chase adjusts UltimateRewards dining earnings a little. Rather than being broadly defined, with just about any dining establishment earning 3x points, they've decided to narrow the category down a little. According to Dan's … [Read more...] about Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the most anticipated card product of the year. It's an outstanding product with killer benefits like 3x points on dining + travel, Priority Pass Select, Primary Auto Rental Collision Coverage, and more! However, Chase has this irritating little rule called the 5/24 rule. Basically, if you've opened 5 cards in the past 24 months, your request for … [Read more...] about The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
New Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
The buzz lately has been the rumored new Chase Sapphire Reserve card. I thought it would be the first Visa Infinite card by Chase, but to my surprise it wasn't. Instead, Chase released the new Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite card as it's first Infinite product. The new Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite card replaces the Ritz-Carlton Visa Signature card. The two cards look fairly … [Read more...] about New Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Costco Switchover Day
Today is the long awaited day. It's Costco switchover day! Beginning today, Costco official begins accepts of Visa credit cards. As you may remember, in a surprising turn of events Citi purchased the Costco portfolio from Amex. This stunning blow cost Amex 10% of its entire portfolio. Amex not only lost exclusive rights to Costco, but all of the cardholder accounts were … [Read more...] about Costco Switchover Day
Maximize Marriott Rewards Earnings
Marriott Rewards has long been my hotel loyalty program of choice. While often ignored by hardcore points/miles collectors because of it's difficult to attain elite status with weak benefits, I grew to be a fan of the program because it's the best earn and burn option around. In my opinion, Marriott Rewards strikes a great balance compared to it's peers, allowing for … [Read more...] about Maximize Marriott Rewards Earnings