Chase offers some of the best credit cards on the market (for actual use and for scoring big signup bonuses). I have several of them, and quite a bit of outstanding credit with Chase, so it is hardly surprising that I am no longer instantly approved by Chase’s computer system when I apply for a […]
The Incredibly Useful But Relatively Unknown Chase Reconsideration Line
April 1, 2013 By 11 Comments
Keeping Track Of Your Points And Miles
March 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
To use points and miles effectively, it’s critical to be aware of how many points or miles of a given variety you actually have. Fortunately, there are several great services that can help consumers keep track of their various loyalty programs and account balances by consolidating the information in a centralized location. I use AwardWallet, […]
The Mistake On American Express’s Website That Just Netted Me 7,500 Membership Rewards Points
March 27, 2013 By 5 Comments
In a prior post, I discussed the possibility of downgrading my American Express Premier Rewards Gold card to a no-annual-fee Blue card right before the Gold card’s $175 annual fee — which was waived for the first year — hits my account. Yesterday, I found out that that isn’t as good of an idea as […]
Business Credit Cards, Part 3 of 3: What Are The Best Business Credit Cards?
March 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
Business credit cards offer some of the most enticing points-earning schemes and signup bonuses, but most people know very little about these cards or whether they qualify for one. Part I of this three-part series examined the eligibility requirements for business cards; Part II discussed the significant but little-known differences between business and personal credit […]
TurboTax Rates Increase Tomorrow! (And Why You Shouldn’t Be Concerned)
March 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how futile it was to try find discounts on TurboTax. But that will no longer be true as of tomorrow, because the TurboTax “promotional” period ends today and rates will be increasing to the crossed-out rates below: So if plan to file your tax returns after today, […]
How to Use British Airways Avios To Generate Huge Savings On American Airlines Flights
March 20, 2013 By 22 Comments
If a round-trip flight from New York to Montreal for 9,000 miles – or from New York to Miami for 15,000 miles – seems too good to be true, you should familiarize yourself with British Airways “avios” (British for “miles”?). These redemption rates aren’t short-term promotions or off-season specials; they’re the standard redemption rates under […]