Recently, I reviewed Hilton's top Aspire card after a year of ownership. Today, I'd like to cover their mid-tier card, which is the one I think makes sense for most of us to have. So let's get started with my Hilton Surpass 2022 review. … [Read more...] about Hilton Surpass 2022 Review
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Hilton Aspire Card 2022 Review
It's been a little over a year since my Aspire saga with American Express. So, I figure it's time for me to write a Hilton Aspire card 2022 review to see how things are going after my first year of ownership. … [Read more...] about Hilton Aspire Card 2022 Review
Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
In 2022, I know many in Hawaii still carry the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard as their default credit card. But why? There are better ones out there. So, today, I want to discuss what I consider to be the best airline credit cards for Hawaii residents. … [Read more...] about Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
I don't have the Bonvoy Brilliant card because I need another super-premium card like I need a hole in the head. But I wouldn't get it even more so now as Amex devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant. … [Read more...] about Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
The American Express Gold Card is a powerhouse for foodies. Not only does it earn 4x points on dining, but it comes with monthly credits too. That credit, however, is changing as Amex changes up the Gold Card dining benefit. … [Read more...] about Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021
This year, I continued to evaluate my wallet to determine what cards are worth keeping and which ones aren't. And as my needs and preferences continue to change, so does my mix of cards. So let's talk about why I paid $1082 in annual fees in 2021. … [Read more...] about I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021
I Canceled My Amex Gold Card
Lately, I've been trying to slash my annual fee expenses as much as possible. After all, even if a card is a great product, it doesn't mean I can justify the cost of having it. That's why I canceled my Amex Gold card last week. … [Read more...] about I Canceled My Amex Gold Card
My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
Late last year, I got an American Express Hilton Aspire card under what I thought was a good deal. As it turned out, though, the deal was an error, and one Amex wasn't going to honor. So, I downgraded the card, and that was that. But, a new turn of events means that my American Express Hilton Aspire saga isn't over yet. … [Read more...] about My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card
With changing priorities, I've been trying to reduce the number of cards with annual fees I carry. As a result, I canceled my Bonvoy Amex Card. This was probably one of my more obvious cards to cancel. … [Read more...] about I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card
20k Membership Rewards Points for Doing Nothing
I got an intriguing offer from American Express the other day - earn 20k Membership Rewards points for doing nothing. Ok, well, not exactly nothing. But the level of effort required to get the points was so low, to me, it's basically nothing. … [Read more...] about 20k Membership Rewards Points for Doing Nothing