Category: Credit Cards
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Analysis: The Amex Gold card is a must-have for everybody who likes to eat
I provide an analysis of the pros and cons of the American Express Gold card. This has quickly become one… READ MORE
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Analysis: The revamped American Express Platinum card: a valuable coupon book for those with patience
The Amex Platinum saw a refresh last September that brought a higher annual fee and new and enhanced benefited. But… READ MORE
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My Favorite Rewards Credit Cards to Maximize Your Points Earning (October 2025 Update)
I provide an updated look of my favorite credit cards. Key cards include the American Express Gold Card, Citibank Strata… READ MORE
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Double-dipping with perks: the Citibank Strata Elite’s ‘loophole’
The Citibank Strata Elite credit card comes with several handy credits that can easily offset the annual fee, but there… READ MORE
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Alaska Airlines has a new loyalty program and a new premium credit card: What’s changed?
Alaska Airlines has introduced its new loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, replacing MileagePlan. The updated program features new tier names and… READ MORE
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Hidden 100k welcome bonus: we got the Citibank Strata Elite!
Citibank recently released two new credit cards, the Strata and the Strata Elite. Together with the existing Strata Premier credit… READ MORE
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Analysis: Citibank’s New Strata Credit Card Lineup is here! Are they worth their annual fees?
Citibank has introduced two new Strata cards—the Strata and Strata Elite—alongside the existing Strata Premier card. Each card caters to… READ MORE
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A whole new world of redemptions: American Airlines is now a Citibank transfer partner!
American Airlines AAdvantage is now a transfer partner with Citibank’s ThankYou program, allowing cardholders to transfer points at a 1:1… READ MORE
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Are the perks worth the annual fee? How to: Justify Credit Card Annual Fees
Determining the value of a credit card involves justifying its annual fee through a personal assessment of its perks. Key… READ MORE
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Analysis: Massive Chase Sapphire Reserve revamp, $795 annual fee: Still worth it?
Chase is revamping the Sapphire Reserve card, bumping the annual fee from $550 to $795 and ramping up authorized user… READ MORE
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ENDING MAY 15th: Best-ever welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The current elevated welcome offer for the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card, offering 100,000 points for $5,000 spent in the… READ MORE
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Best-ever welcome bonus: I just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred (again)! Here’s how you can get it too
In this post I explain the steps to (re)apply for a Chase Sapphire Preferred card, which currently has an elevated… READ MORE
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How I Strategize Around Credit Cards: What Specific Card To Pick?
I discuss selecting the right rewards credit card, emphasizing the importance of understanding options between independent and co-branded cards. I… READ MORE
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My newest credit card: the IHG One Rewards Premier card!
After three months of using the Amex Gold card, I chose to apply for the IHG One Rewards Premier credit… READ MORE
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American Airlines may become a transfer partner for Citibank’s ThankYou transferable points currency
American Airlines and Citibank are two companies I’m not a fan of, but to the two together, and you may… READ MORE
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