Howzit everyone! It's been a while... As I alluded to earlier this year, I've been trying to find better balance in my life. But, as promised, I'm not stopping entirely, and the new CSR $795 annual fee rumor compelled me to jump back on now to talk about how ludicrous this rumor is. … [Read more...] about CSR $795 Annual Fee Rumor
Sapphire Reserve
CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
From its inception, the Chase Sapphire Reserve provided cardholders access to certain airport lounges via a Priority Pass membership. However, now CSR cardholders can access Air Canada lounges under certain conditions. As far as I'm aware this is a first direct airline lounge benefit of the card. … [Read more...] about CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
My collection of credit cards with annual fees has shrunk considerably over the past few years. However, one super-premium card has managed to keep it's place in my wallet, at least for now. And since its annual fee posted recently, it's time for my Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 Review
In 2021, the most expensive card in my wallet earned its keep with flying colors. So how did it do in 2022 - especially given all the traveling I did last year? I'll go over all of the juicy details in my Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 Review
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
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
5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is my favorite credit card. It has excellent bonus categories, but for this month only, there's a special bonus available; cardholders may earn 5x bonus points on Chase Sapphire Reserve transactions made with Chase Pay. … [Read more...] about 5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
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