On tap for this update: status of my current bonus spending, a ValueTactics format change, our personal April totals, new blog post review, and updated travel plans. Our Bonus Spending Progress In April we got three new cards. We have completed the $1k spend on the Amex Hilton HHonors card, thereby earning the 75,000 point Read More »
…new to me, at least. I recently cancelled my CitiBusiness AAdvantage card online, via secure message. The annual fee was coming due and I didn’t think it was worth it for me to keep the card and pay the fee. I have always wanted to try this method and it worked like a charm. Cancelling Read More »
Oh look, Barclay is “improving your online experience!” If it’s anything like the dozens of other website revamps I’ve seen in the past 2 years, here’s what “improvements” they’ll be making: Lots of new empty spaces Large, custom fonts Loss of visual distinction between interactive and non-interactive elements Much more scrolling required Resource-heavy animations Huge Read More »
Lots to talk about this week! A Menards relapse, card cancellations, card applications, Alaska Airlines surprise mile devaluation, more cracks in the system, bonus points offers, and a website update… General Card News Alaska Airlines made an unannounced, overnight devaluation of their miles program. Specifically, they doubled the miles required for Emirates first class bookings. Read More »
A few nights ago I had an AOR (app-o-rama) and applied for 3 cards, including the Marriott Rewards Premier from Chase. Unless something changes in Chase’s 5/24 policy, this may be my final Chase application for the rest of my credit card career. As I discussed in this post, the policy says that if you Read More »
As I continue playing catch-up I want to get up to date in my personal points and miles earning reporting. In the last update I listed the points and miles traffic in Nicoleen’s and my accounts for January. Here are our totals for February: earned 5,265 airline miles earned 177 hotel points earned 2,000 “other” Read More »
Chase is making the credit card game much more difficult. Starting some time in April, Chase will apply it’s 5/24 rule to new applications for all their co-branded and Ultimate Rewards earning credit cards (all their good cards). The 5/24 rule stands for 5 cards in 24 months, and means that if you have opened Read More »
It’s been another long stretch of time between posts and I am sorry for that. I’m still cruising along, working my day job and managing a household with my wife, 5 kids, and a dog. There hasn’t been much personal news for my on the credit card front but I continue to accumulate points and Read More »