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 … [Continue reading]
Business Credit Cards, Part 2 of 3: The Differences Between Business and Personal Credit Cards
March 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
Business Credit Cards, Part 1 Of 3: Determining Whether You Qualify
March 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
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 examines the eligibility … [Continue reading]
Notes And Updates For March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Alitalia is offering 2,000 bonus miles just for signing up for a MilleMiglia account, 2,000 more for "having completed a transaction within three months of registration," and yet another 2,000 for flying with Alitalia by April 30th. Can't argue with … [Continue reading]
Looking For Discounts On TurboTax? Don’t Bother.
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Warning: As of March 24, 2013, some of the information contained in this post is outdated, so please read this post for more current information! I have used TurboTax for years, and have no problem whatsoever with the quality of the product, but … [Continue reading]
Reports Of The Death Of The Chase Exclusives Program Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
March 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
About a year ago, I opened a Chase checking account to capitalize on certain incentives offered by the Chase “Exclusives” program: namely, an extra 10 points per transaction on my Chase Freedom card (regardless of the size of the transaction) and a … [Continue reading]
Bank Of America’s Unconventional New “Better Balance Rewards” Card
March 8, 2013 By 4 Comments
In what can only be described as a radical departure from its longstanding tradition of terrible credit card offerings, Bank of America has introduced a brand new credit card that is arguably not terrible. It's called the "Better Balance Rewards" … [Continue reading]
Notes and Updates for March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier card is currently offering 50,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $2,000 within three months. This is a great deal: those 50,000 points are worth up to 1.66 cents each (when used for “Wanna Get Away” … [Continue reading]
How I Think About Annual Fees, And Justify Some of Them
March 4, 2013 By 3 Comments
Many people will not even consider applying for a credit card that carries an annual fee, but I think that this categorical exclusion is a huge mistake because the vast majority of top-notch credit cards charge an annual fee and provide benefits that … [Continue reading]
Is The $450 Annual Fee For the American Express Platinum Card Worth It?
February 26, 2013 By 5 Comments
I suspect that, for most people who consider this question, the answer boils down to whether the card’s best-known perk – airport lounge access at American, Delta, U.S. Air, and Priority Pass lounges – justifies the $450 annual fee. If the analysis … [Continue reading]