If you want to take advantage of point and mile sign-up bonuses but do not want to pay an annual fee, consider applying for a card in which the annual fee is waived the first year. Note, most often, the fee is waived with the standard offer for the card. In many cases with a limited time […]
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Costco and Citibank Sitting In A Tree
For 16 years, Costco warehouses in the United States have accepted only American Express cards. But recently, American Express announced that its cards won’t be accepted at Costco anymore, because the two companies couldn’t agree to the terms of a new deal. The agreement between AmEx and Costco is set to end on March 31, […]
American Express Adds New Benefits to Premier Rewards Gold Card
Effective June 1, 2015, American Express is enhancing its Premier Rewards Gold Card, with 2x Membership Rewards points for purchases at U.S. restaurants (previously 1 point per $1), a $100 airline fee credit for incidental charges such as baggage fees, and a personalized travel service. (Think kind of […]
I Received My Second To Last Dividend From Chase Sapphire Preferred
Currently, Chase Sapphire Preferred automatically awards you a 7% Annual Points Dividend on all new points earned on purchases throughout the year – even points you have redeemed. On my most recent Chase Sapphire Preferred statement, I see that I have received my 2014 annual 7% dividend. This dividend is a nice boost to […]
Chase Sapphire Preferred Used To Pay For Our Stay At The Peaks Hotel In Telluride
We just returned from Telluride. It was an amazing trip even if we needed more snow. (It snowed about 27 inches the day after we left and stranded us at the airport an extra day—really? ) Even though we flew for free to Telluride/Montrose, we needed to pay for the hotel, as Telluride is a […]
About Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Business Card
This Card is No Longer Available To New Applicants. The latest version is the United Business Card Card Highlights Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Business 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 […]
If You Have An Amex Platinum or Gold, Don’t Forget To Bring It To Pay For Baggage Fees
Recall that every year, American Express Platinum and Business Platinum card members receive up to $200 a year in statement credits when incidental fees, such as baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, and airport lounge day passes, are charged by the airline to your Platinum card account. In addition, with the American […]
I have 10 complimentary American Express Internet Passes Waiting In My Gogo Account
Recall that a new benefit for American Express Business Platinum Card Members is access to the Gogo Preferred Program exclusively from American Express. This means that Business Platinum Card Members will be able to access 10 complimentary Gogo inflight internet passes each calendar year. I just signed up for mine. I got an email from American […]
How We Used Rob’s Marriott Category 1-4 Award Night 3 Days Before The Expiration Date
Greetings from Telluride! Our flight was scheduled to leave this past Sunday at 7am. There was a big snowstorm predicted Saturday night into Sunday morning. More snow in New York? What else is new? I was nervous. A car was scheduled to pick us up Sunday at 430 […]
If You Shop At Costco With Your Amex, Your Going To Need To Use A New Card
For 16 years, Costco warehouses in the United States have accepted only American Express cards. But yesterday, American Express announced that its cards won’t be accepted at Costco anymore, because the two companies couldn’t agree to the terms of a new deal. The agreement between AmEx and Costco is set to end on March 31, 2016. […]