Earlier this week, I reported on changes coming to the American Express Gold card. Well, it seems that those rumors were correct. So, let's go over all of the Amex Gold 2024 updates so you can see if the card is still worth it to you. … [Read more...] about Amex Gold 2024 Updates
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Rumor: Amex Gold Annual Fee Increase
The American Express Gold card is one of the most popular Membership Rewards-earning cards in their portfolio. However, like so many premium and super premium cards, it's been getting more expensive to have. Unfortunately, rumor has it that another Amex Gold annual fee increase is on its way. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amex Gold Annual Fee Increase
Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
The current premium card trend was set off by Chase when it launched its widely lauded Sapphire Reserve product. However, its space has gotten crowded lately, with cards like the Capital One Venture X joining in. In a bid to potentially capture more business, rumor has it that Chase is working on a new premium card. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
My collection of credit cards with annual fees has shrunk considerably over the past few years. However, one super-premium card has managed to keep it's place in my wallet, at least for now. And since its annual fee posted recently, it's time for my Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
Activate: Chase Freedom Q3 2024 Bonus Categories
The Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex summertime bonus categories have been revealed. And, I'm going to be honest, they're kind of a letdown. In fact, one category has been broken up into two for this quarter. Nevertheless, it's time to activate the Chase Freedom Q3 2024 bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Activate: Chase Freedom Q3 2024 Bonus Categories
Chase Sapphire Lounge is Coming to LAX
JP Morgan Chase has been busy building out its own airport lounges. However, most of that has been focused on the U.S. East Coast and international destinations - that is, until now, as a Chase Sapphire Lounge is coming to LAX, LAS, SAN, and PHX. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Lounge is Coming to LAX
Hilton Honors Surpass 2024 Review
I've held several Hilton Honors cards for a while now. Over the years, they've been a different mix of all three consumer cards. One constant, though, was always the mid-tier flavor. At least, it was until now. So, let's do a Hilton Honors Surpass 2024 review, and I'll get into why I've decided to finally nix this card, too. … [Read more...] about Hilton Honors Surpass 2024 Review
Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
My Alaska Visa annual fee hit this past billing cycle - my first under their new, higher annual fee - so I thought it'd be a good idea to revisit the card and its parks with an Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 review. After all, the last time I did anything remotely similar was in 2022. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!
HawaiianMiles aren't my favorite reward currency, but with the prospect of them turning into Alaska Mileage Plan miles, stockpiling them now isn't a bad idea. So if you're able to, you should take the opportunity to earn 70k HawaiianMiles now to be able to put them to better use in the future. … [Read more...] about Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!
Two Issuers Up Their Trusted Traveler Fee Credit
As we all know, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is going to bump up the fees of virtually all their trusted traveler programs with the exception of TSA PreCheck. The biggest question that followed was what would happen to credit card fee credits. Well, I'm happy to report that two issuers up their trusted traveler fee credits. … [Read more...] about Two Issuers Up Their Trusted Traveler Fee Credit