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I received my Chase Sapphire Reserve Card!

Today, UPS dropped off my Chase Sapphire Reserve card and it felt like Christmas came early! Opening the card could not have been easier and I continue to be impressed by Chase’s customer service. I will quickly share my experience opening the Sapphire Reserve card and some tips about opening the card. One thing I do not…
Chase Sapphire Reserve Application is Live!

The most highly anticipated credit card of the year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, finally has an official application page at Chase.com. The card technically was accepting applications on Sunday, but the online application page did not go live until earlier this evening. This application page confirms the 100,000 signup bonus offer discussed in prior posts and…
Chase Sapphire Reserve Update

Today was the official launch day for the Chase Sapphire Reserve card and as of now, there is still no live application page on Chase’s website to apply for the Sapphire Reserve card. Chase has made the Sapphire Reserve Card Benefits Page live in case you wanted to get a more in depth view of what…

Wells Fargo Propel Credit Cards are new products that offer some incredible opportunities to earn points, but Wells Fargo Propel Credit Cards have some major drawbacks. The Propel Credit Cards from Wells Fargo are definitely aimed at road warriors and offer exciting bonus categories for anyone frequently spending money on travel expenses or entertainment. All Wells Fargo…

It is important to know how to improve your credit score as your credit score could save you thousands when buying a car or purchasing a home. In order to improve your credit score you must understand what factors determine your credit score. If you a just starting out, chances are you only have one or two generic…
Chase Sapphire Preferred

It’s time to talk about one of the highest rated travel credit cards on the market, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. I constantly hear from friends when they are considering opening a new credit card about what the best option is. I am asked questions about various cards, sign-up bonus’s, and reward systems, but sadly…

Several months ago I received a promotional email from Uber letting me know that I could earn SPG Starpoints for riding with Uber. At the time, I did not have an SPG account so I decided to sign up and register for the promotion, but the promotion requires that you spend at least 1 night…
Please Stop Using Debit Cards

Anytime I am checking out at a convince store, paying for gas, or buying groceries I notice people using cash or debit cards to make purchases. I really do not understand why anyone would pay for something using a debit card anymore. It does not make sense. When using a debit card you are missing out on potential benefits offered from using a credit card.…

In the early 2000’s the United States Customs and Border Protection agency launched the Global Entry program as a way to expedite clearing customs upon arrival to the United States. The program was well received by travelers and gradually expanded through the years. For travelers that frequently travel internationally Global Entry saves valuable time when trying to…

Frequent travelers are always looking to escape the hostility of the airport terminal for some rest and relaxation before a flight. Airline lounges are great and I find them valuable when I am traveling. There is often free food and drink, occasionally showers, and usually free Wifi. Lounges also offer specific customer representatives that can…