A switch from what? Ultimate Rewards, of course! See my updated comparison of the two programs. So, for as long as I can remember, Chase Ultimate Rewards has been an undisputed champion when it comes to flexible points rewards. I’ve certainly felt that way. When Chase Sapphire Reserve card came out, it became a game […]
Archives for November 2018
Should You Take Advantage of “Free” Atlantis Deal Via Wyndham Status Match?
Several readers have expressed interest in this deal, so I figured it might be a good time to write a dedicated post on the topic. If you’ve always been curious about staying in Atlantis resort, but could never afford the high price, pay attention. In a nutshell If you have an elite status with a […]
Obscure “Keeper” Cards Every Middle-class Family Should Know About
The other day I got an email from my reader Lisa and wanted to share with you the edited version: “I stumbled upon this obscure card today and thought your readers would like it. It’s called CNB Crystal Visa Infinite, and it has a $400 AF. I didn’t see any mention of it on your blog. Also, […]
When Using Miles Doesn’t Make Sense
One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of people emphasize the valuation of points and miles. For example, an American Airlines mile is “worth” 1.4 cents to some folks. So if the miles […]
I Didn’t Take Advantage of Short-lived Hilton/Amazon Deal. Here Is Why
I didn’t know about it until it was dead, that’s why! If you expected some contrarian nonsense, sorry to disappoint you. I would trade 1 Hilton point for a 0.5 cent Amazon gift card in a heartbeat. Are you kidding me? This is a deal of the year, as far as I’m concerned. I speculatively […]
On Strategically Topping off Accounts with a Specific Award in Mind
Fact: focusing on meeting minimum spending requirements will almost always give you the best bang for your buck. Another fact: sometimes it pays to divert your energy even if you get minuscule returns, as long as the final payoff is big. Right now I’m simultaneously working on several new credit cards with the goal of […]