As you know, I visit my wife who is pursuing her career in Nashville twice a month. So when I myself chased a career opportunity out of state, I was faced with […]
Benefits of MVP Gold
The AMEX Power Couple
If you’re like me, you have a credit card for each facet of your annual budget because the value is just too good to pass up. That said, for many of my […]
The Hotel Upgrade
Preparing For Your Trip When planning your vacation, I hope you develop a budget: I hope you identify how you will travel to your destination, where you will stay once you get […]
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 I’m Using the Hilton Aspire Card
Recently, Hilton increased all of their signup bonuses for their American Express cards including the Aspire Card; the high-end version of the branded card. This piqued my interest and caused me to […]
Earning Elite Status
As you may be aware, I travel every two weeks while my wife and I maintain our lives in two states over the next few years. The journey officially began two months […]
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 […]
Chase Changes Terms on the IHG Card
As I’ve told you before, one of my “keepers” has been the IHG Card from Chase due to it offering a free hotel night at any of their properties in exchange for […]
2017 Rewards in Review
Why the AMEX Platinum is Worth $550
I’ve been a happy holder of the American Express Platinum card since the beginning of the year, and despite my original intent to churn the card, I’ve been surprised to realize its […]