Recall that with the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier card, you receive 1 free night every year after card approval at any Category 1-5 property. However, the free night usually expires after one year. I have had to come up with creative ideas in the past to make sure I use my free nights. I would […]
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I Just Scored 2,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points With A Phone Call
I usually activate my 5% quarterly Freedom bonus, the first day I can do so. That way, I am guaranteed getting the points. However, last quarter, I forgot to activate in March for the 2nd quarter bonus and did not remember until June. I had been using my Chase Freedom card at grocery stores […]
My Day At Mohonk Mountain House
A few weeks ago I went, with four friends for the day, to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz New York. We live in Westchester county, and it was about an hour and 20 minute easy drive. We took advantage of an amazing weekday special where for $170, you have access to the grounds and facilities, you […]
Rob And I Both Just Got The American Express Platinum Delta SkyMiles Card-120,000 Delta SkyMiles Coming Our Way
Both Rob and I are approaching 50. Rob will be 50 next April, 2017 and myself, the year after, in May, 2018. What other way than taking a big trip would I want to celebrate these milestones. For Rob’s 50th, I want to go to the Amalfi Coast and Capri next summer. (I have been […]
Chase Cash Back Cards-When You Can Earn Ultimate Rewards Instead Of Cash Back
The Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards are marketed as a cash back cards, as are the Chase Ink Business Cash and the Chase Ink Business Unlimited. If you have one of these cards, your Cash Back Rewards are tracked as points in the Chase Ultimate Rewards program. Each penny in Cash Back Rewards earned is equal […]
Get 2x American Express Membership Rewards For Uber Rides
Whenever you use your enrolled eligible American Express card as the payment method for purchases made directly with Uber for Uber services in the U.S. and U.S. territories you will earn one extra American Express Membership Rewards point for every dollar spent. Eligible Amex cards are the cards that earn Membership Rewards. You can enroll your eligible […]
Amex Card Holders Did Not Get Their Offer Code For Hamilton Tickets Because Of A Setting In Their Profiles
One of the benefits of owning an American Express Platinum card or Business Platinum card, is having access to American Express exclusive offers. These offers often come in the form of being able to secure tickets to hot events before the general public. I have taken advantage of these Amex Presales in the past, most often […]
No More Amex At Costco Starting June 20, 2016
Starting tomorrow, June 20, 2016, Visa is taking over as the exclusive credit card for Costco, which means all other non-Visa credit cards will no longer work. Note, you do not need to use the Costco-branded Visa card. Other Visa cards will be accepted. You can also still pay with cash, checks, debit cards, […]
About American Express Blue Cash Everyday
Card Highlights . American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card is a Credit Card With a credit card, you can carry a balance and accrue interest if necessary. Note this is not advised by me. The points game does not work well, if you are carrying a balance and accruing interest. See #4 in Let’s Get […]
If You Have The Amex Blue Cash Preferred Or Everyday Card, Be Mindful Of Your Annual Category Spend
Recall that with the American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card, you earn 6% Cash Back dollars at U.S. supermarkets and with the American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card, you earn 3% back. HOWEVER, these cash back dollars that you earn at supermarkets are on up to $6,000 per year in purchases. After you spend $6,000 in a given year, […]