I write to you today from my home office where, like many of you, I have spent nearly all of my time for the better part of two months. COVID-19 has presented […]
An Uncertain Future
Chase Sapphire Reserve Announces Changes
In January, Chase announced the first-ever changes to its Sapphire Reserve (CSR) card since it premiered a few years ago. The CSR is the most competitive alternative to American Express’ premium cards […]
2019 Rewards in Review
Another Year Gone Now completing our third full year of credit card reward management, the hobby continues to be a lucrative one for us. As always, the tricks to success are as […]
Rental Cars
Whether or not this is a fair assessment, rental cars are one area in the travel world where I have found no value with elite status. The reason for this is that […]
2018 Rewards in Review
Another Year Gone 2018 was a wild year for us with big changes including the relocation of my wife who is now working in Nashville completing a postdoctoral appointment while I have […]
Why You’ll Love the New AMEX Gold Card
It’s Goldddd! You may remember the recent history of luxury travel cards: A longtime American Express employee left the bank to work for Chase where they worked to develop a luxury travel […]
Finding Your Next Card
Commitment While I’m no loyalist, I do value commitment in all phases of my life including credit cards. That’s because a percentage of your credit score is the average length of your […]
Platinum or CSR? Why You May Choose Both.
Choices The American Express Platinum and the Chase Sapphire Reserve: These two cards are the power couple of the premium credit card world. Deciding which one is right for you can be […]