Most of the time, AMEX Offers are small wins — things like 20% back at Shake Shack (up to $8). It’s a nice little perk, basically free money that helps …
Credit Card Strategy
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Points & Miles
The Real Reason Why Credit Card Bloggers Won’t Just Tell You the Name of the Card
by joehegby joehegYou’ve probably seen the emails. Or the YouTube thumbnails. Or maybe even the push notifications from apps you follow for the latest in points and miles. “One of our favorite …
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Manufactured spending. What does that mean? It’s not apparent from the name, but a good guess would be that it has something to do with spending money concerning travel since …
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Credit Cards
Credit Cards I Didn’t Get Because They Were Too Difficult to Bother With
by joehegby joehegI’ve been around long enough to know about some of the lesser-known credit cards—the ones that aren’t splashed all over TV commercials or banner ads, but quietly deliver serious value. …
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Credit Cards
Why the New Citi Trifecta Might Be the Best Value in Travel Rewards
by joehegby joehegWhen credit card enthusiasts talk about a “trifecta,” or any combination of cards from the same bank, what they’re referring to is a strategy to maximize rewards across different types …
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It’s been since September 2024 that the American Express EveryDay Preferred and EveryDay cards disappeared from the AMEX website. I wrote about it then because it was odd for AMEX …
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Credit Cards
Hitting the Big Bonuses: A Threshold-Centered Credit Card Plan for 2025
by joehegby joehegIt’s a common theme for bloggers and vloggers to showcase what’s “in their wallets.” Essentially, they go through each card and explain its use. Usually, it’s a mix of maximizing …
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It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche …
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Navigating the travel points game as a couple requires a smart strategy, and we’ve fine-tuned ours by choosing the right mix of credit cards. Each card we hold offers specific …
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I’ve been diligently working towards earning Silver status with my Bilt Rewards card, aiming to hit the $10,000 spend goal by the end of the year. As part of my …