When we travel outside of the U.S., I always make sure that we’re bringing the right credit cards with us. I have several boxes to check off to ensure we’re …
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In 2018, Sharon decided to apply for the Arrival+ card from Barclays. It was a new travel card and was offering a 70K sign-up bonus to new applicants. Apart from …
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What to Do When Your Credit Card is Denied with No Contact from the Bank
by joehegby joehegTo optimize our financial rewards, I apply for credit cards with large bonuses and higher-than-average spending requirements when we have significant expenses on the horizon. We can usually satisfy a …
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Beware of Misleading Articles About the Chase Freedom Unlimited Bonus
by joehegby joehegI don’t want to say, ‘I told you so,’ but I did warn you. When I heard about the amazing sign-up bonus for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card, which offered …
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Waiting at crowded gate areas can be a frustrating experience. Depending on the airport, terminal, and airline, you may end up at the oldest part of the airport with limited …
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The Time American Express Declined Shaquille O’Neal’s Purchase at Walmart
by joehegby joehegWe live in a world where computers make many decisions before a human considers them. Your most recent credit card application went through an algorithm to decide if you were …
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Ultimate Rewards is the points currency used by Chase for its awards-earning credit cards. These cards are separate from the Chase co-brand credit cards from Hyatt, Southwest, United, Disney, etc. …
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Get 50% Bonus on Transferring Citi ThankYou Points to Accor Live Limitless
by joehegby joehegTime is running out to take advantage of the 50% bonus on transferring Citi ThankYou points to Accor Live Limitless (ALL). Accor has only been a partner with Citi ThankYou …
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If there’s one thing that’s universally accepted as “security theater,” it’s the requirement to sign a receipt when using a credit card. What was this supposed to do? I imagine …
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In 2010, American Express created Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage people to shop at small businesses during the holiday season. The event takes place on the Saturday …