This morning I was booking a train from NYC (Penn Station) to PHL (Philadelphia 30th Street Station). This is a trip I’ve taken maybe five times since moving to New York, and a trip ill continue to take year over year. The primary reason for the trip is always the same, to visit family in […] More
Some things in life are harder to obtain than others. Rolex is harder than Timex. A mega yacht is harder than a pontoon boat. A Bugatti Veyron is harder to obtain than a Nissan Altima. The credit cards we’re going to cover today are the Rolex to a secured cards Timex. Some of these cards […] More
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Wells Fargo Propel Credit Card review first, as that covers the main points of the card. In this article we’re going to look at some of the most frequently asked questions about the card. What constitutes as a “popular streaming service”? The Propel card offers 3x […] More
I have to say, im in love with the current state of the US credit card market. Competition amongst banks is providing consumers with more options than ever before. While companies like Chase and American Express tend to dominate the conversation, other banks are launching products which are winning over consumers in a big way. […] More
If you’re a traveler then you should at least consider adding the Sapphire Reserve to your wallet. Though its annual fee of $450 may raise some eyebrows, the benefits outweigh the costs. Here are some GIFs to help us bring the point home. 1. 3 Points per $1 on Dining Who doesn’t like to eat? […] More
Existing Chase Freedom Unlimited cardholders should’ve recently received a secure message detailing the loss of certain benefits. For those of you who’ve not yet checked your secure message account, here is the core of the message: Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance is changing. Starting August 26, you can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 […] More
Citi recently emailed AAdvantage Platinum Select cardholders to inform them of changes coming to the card. Sometimes these emails mean nothing good for the card holder (in the case of a devaluation or removal of benefits), but this update was generally positive. Starting on July 22, 2018 (for existing cardholders) and today for new cardholders, […] More
Have a Citibank credit card? New to Uber? If you said yes to both, then you may be in luck! The folks at Citi are running a summer promotion wherein new Uber users with a Citi card can earn up to $10 back on their first two rides with Uber. Any charge over the $10 […] More
The Chase Freedom has a rotating calendar of 5% award categories. Each quarter the categories change, and once you activate you’re all set to begin earning 5% back on all purchases up to $1,500. Meaning that if you can maximize the value of this you’ll earn a cool 7,500 Ultimate Reward points. For those who […] More
At $450 the Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most expensive credit cards you can choose to keep in your wallet today. After recommending the card to someone, the obvious question I usually get is whether or not its really worth all of that money. The short answer is of course yes, but today […] More
Facebook user Elizabeth asked the following question on the Pursuing Points Facebook page. Going JFK to Kathmandu on Qatar. Should I book directly on Qatar website or AMEX travel website? I have AMEX Business Platinum. Thank you! (I get 5x points if I book through AMEX website, right? But better customer service if booked through […] More
