It’s a new year. That means it’s time to re-evaluate the award travel party. For me, that’s talking about the best travel credit card of 2019. In 2018, we saw the dethroning of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Priority Pass get even shittier, the relaunch of some old school favorites, like …
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Today, we’re comparing the Hilton Honors Aspire from American Express and the SPG Luxury Card from the same. Today’s post is special because it was actually reader suggested. Somebody sent me a message specifically asking for a video starring these two cards. I feel like in anyone’s YouTube career, there …
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This time last year I would have never guessed that this time this year I’d be comparing a card earning Capital One Venture Rewards points on an apples to apples basis with a card earning Ultimate Rewards. Yet here I am doing just that. Today, we’re comparing the Chase Sapphire …
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I generally try on keep on top of the points and miles news. If there’s anything breaking, like a big credit card launch or revamp, I’ll jump on that. Other times, like what spawned today’s topic, I just kind of jot ideas down and then get to them. I keep …
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This post was initially published in 2018. The most up-to-date value for this, or any other award currency can be found on it’s static valuation page. Today we’re talking about Capital One Venture Rewards transfer partners. That’s right, Capital One is teeing up to go toe-to-to with Chase, Amex and …
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What is going on with the the Citi Prestige Card? For the last several months, it has fallen off many’s radar as Citi stopped accepting new applications. Those who had it, kept it, those who didn’t forgot about it. However, we’ve got some new rumors, let’s run over them. Where …
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We’ve got another big change from American Express to talk about. The new American Express Business Gold Card. Before I get going, I need to give a hat tip to Doctor of Credit as the source of these rumors, and I stress they are still rumors, but he’s always been …
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The new American Express Gold Card. Amex is finally updating one of its most popular products. Cause for celebration for some and dismay for others, they appear to be doing what many competitors are, millenializing it. Today I’ve got the rundown on all the card’s new features and their associated …
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I’m at a bit of a credit card crossroads. For the last several years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve has been my go-to, everyday spender. I spend way more than I should on dining, so the CSR’s 3 point per dollar earn on that category really works for me. However, the …
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Today we’re talking expensive credit cards. In general, I’m not a huge fan of holding multiple, premium ones. This is primarily due to diminishing returns. AKA benefit overlap. There are only so many Global Entry credits or Priority Pass Select memberships that one can use. Considering they cost upwards of …
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Points Reckoning