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Today the premium credit card space became a little more crowded thanks to the US Bank Altitude Reserve credit card. Rumors of a new premium card from US Bank surfaced just a few weeks ago which US Bank confirmed a week ago. Today the application page went live on US Bank’s website. At face value the…
I’ve always done things a bit differently than others. Starting out in the credit card, miles, and points games was no exception. One of the biggest mistakes I made in college was not opening a credit card. Heck, I wish I opened one even earlier, but you get the idea. I think back to all…
At face value many people out there may take a look at my wallet or see my ever-growing pile of credit cards and think I’m crazy. Don’t get me wrong I am, but there is a method to the madness. Each card in my wallet serves a purpose. If the card no longer serves me…
As I continue my trip report on my recent trip to Paris I think it’s very important to share my experience of taking public transportation from Paris’ Charles De Gaul Airport into Paris. At this point in the trip I had been awake for well over 24 hours. Neither of us got any sleep on the…
Just over a week ago I finally decided to downgrade my Citi Prestige card to the Citi ThankYou Premier card. Overall the process of downgrading was straightforward, but I’m still surprised I did not receive a retention offer for the Citi Prestige card. Generally when I call to downgrade or cancel a card the card issuer…
Update 07/17/17: Citi recently announced further improvements to the Citi Prestige card which I discuss here. After July 23, 2017 Citi Prestige card holders can book the 4th night free benefit online, Citi is introducing an increased sign-up bonus, and card holders can redeem ThankYou points for cash. Further new applicants will receive the new…
When American Express first announced a metal Platinum card I wasn’t that excited. Metal credit cards were definitely interesting when first introduced years ago, but so were clear credit cards years and years ago. The form factor of a credit card doesn’t really matter to me. I care more about what the card actually does for…
On March 30, 2017 American Express implemented some major improvements to the Platinum card. On top of the facelift, Amex introduced a $200 a year Uber benefit. The Uber benefit gives card holders who link their Platinum card to their Uber account $200 a year in Uber credits. Amex adds credits to your Uber account monthly…
Greetings from the American Express Centurion Lounge at DFW airport! Today’s a pretty big day for American Express and the Platinum Card. Today American Express’ most dramatic chances go into effect for the Amex Platinum Card. Changes include an increased annual fee, $200/year in Uber credits, a Metal Card design, improved Priority Pass benefit, etc.…
American Express recently announced some major changes to the American Express Platinum cards. One of the most notable changes is the increased annual fee. Effective today, March 30, 2017, the Platinum’s annual fee is increased from $450 to $550. Amex did add some benefits which help justify paying the higher annual fee, but the most…
