Following yesterday’s Chase Freedom comparison, today I’ll compare two no annual fee options from American Express. In this edition of Credit Card Madness it’s the American Express Everyday vs. the American Express Blue Cash Everyday. As the names imply, these cards are intended to be used on everyday purchases. In years prior, consumers generally only used credit cards for larger purchases and stuck…
In another edition of credit card madness I want to compare two more no annual fee credit cards. As I mentioned previously, I don’t have a formal ranking system to rank cards. I think eliminating similar cards from the same issuer is the best way to start this competition. This time I’ll compare the Chase Freedom…
Extended Twin Operations or ETOPS is an aircraft type rating essential for long distance flight. ETOPS is a rating which clarifies the distance an airliner can be from the nearest airport at any given time. As the name implies, this rating only applies to twin engine aircraft such as almost every modern day airliner! ETOPS Explained…
Kicking off Credit Card madness let’s start by reviewing two cards from Bank of America. Today, the BankAmericard Travel Rewards card faces off against the BankAmericard Cash Rewards card. Both cards share several benefits and come without an annual fee. However, one is a pure cash back card while the other offers a unique travel rewards program. We’ll…
It’s hard to believe March is here. March is on of my favorite times of the year. Sure the weather is starting to warm up, but the real reason I love March is college basketball. To be honest, I don’t care about NCAA basketball the other 11 months out of the year, but March madness is…
We’re just over two months into 2017 and have now had two months to earn miles under the new “enhanced” AAdvantage program. So far, the sky has not fallen and the world has not ended. Yes, the new EQD requirement is frustrating. I have already flow 19,200 EQM and only have $1,200 EQD. It seems…
A few weeks ago American Airlines announced an upcoming change to simplify the boarding process. Well that change finally takes effect today. At first I did not fully understand the reason for the change. I have never had a problem with the boarding process. I have heard several friends who typically fly United complain about though.…
I just got back from a long weekend in London and am happy to say the trip was a total success on all fronts. While there are several topics I plan on discussing with this trip report, I think it is important to first discuss how I booked the trip. Finding The Right Price For…
One of the most common questions I receive is “what credit card should I open?” For the past few months the answer was simple; “The Chase Sapphire Reserve” I would say. At the time, the card came with a 100,000 point sign up bonus which was worth a minimum of $1,500 in travel. Sure the card came with…
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 10 years since the Airbus A380 completed its first commercial flight. Until just a few years ago I had never even seen an Airbus A380 in person. I remember when the aircraft was first introduced all of the press coverage about its groundbreaking size and over the top opulence. With features…
