When I wrote about considering ditching all my premium credit cards, one card sparked the most debate: the Sapphire Reserve. Readers passionately defended it, sharing reasons why it was worth…
Credit card perks
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Credit Cards
My Favorite AMEX Offer Is Back: Up to 10% Cashback on Cable & Internet Bills
by joehegby joehegIf you have an American Express card and don’t take advantage of AMEX Offers, you may be leaving hundreds of dollars a year on the table. AMEX Offers are targeted…
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American Express cards have a reputation for offering valuable perks, but it requires effort to maximize them. Over the past few years, AMEX has increased the annual fees on its…
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A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend.…
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I just don’t get the metal credit card trend. Maybe it’s because I’m not out to impress anyone with the credit card I’m using. For me, credit cards are a…
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Travel
How to Gift Global Entry & TSA PreCheck Membership to Someone, For Free
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s December 19th, which means there’s less than a week for procrastinators to get Christmas and Hanukkah presents for the people on their gift giving list. If you have friends…
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The Citi Prestige has been on thin ice in my wallet for years. Since as far back as 2022, I’ve debated whether it was worth keeping, and even before then,…
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Points & Miles
Maximize Your Holiday Shopping Rewards: The One Thing You Need To Do Before Buying Online
by joehegby joehegThe Thanksgiving weekend sales have already begun, and we haven’t even made it to Black Friday—let alone Cyber Monday! With all the shopping happening over the next few days, it’s…
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Points & Miles
Maximize Your Travel Benefits: Why Credits Should Come Before Points
by joehegby joehegTravel credits come in many forms, but for this post, we’ll define them broadly as any benefit with an expiration date that can be used to book travel instead of…
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In the latter part of 2023, American Express revamped its Hilton Honors co-brand cards. The mass-market Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card saw the annual fee increase from $95 to…