Many of us go to great lengths to maximize our credit card strategy. For example, I have over two dozen credit cards -- I have some cards for the perks, while I have other cards for the bonuses they offer when I spend money on them. While I know many…
As I first wrote about in late June, the US Citi ThankYou program is offering a 25% bonus when you convert points into Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles by July 20, 2019. This post is a reminder of that, as you just have until tomorrow to take advantage…
For those in the US with good credit, the best way to rack up points is through credit cards. This can include the welcome bonuses offered by credit cards, the points offered for spending on the cards, and all kinds of other offers. I've written in the…
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card bonuses of the month. While there are several excellent long standing credit card offers, the specifics of the best offers are constantly changing (be it the annual fee, minimum…
At the moment we're seeing the return of the biggest ever points bonus available on the Citi Premier℠ Card. The card is offering 60,000 ThankYou points after spending $4,000 within three months. This card has a $95 annual fee, and beyond that, it's an…
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to applying for their cards. Furthermore, these rules are constantly changing, as banks try to optimize their strategy as to what kind of card members they're looking for. With issuers…
The Citi® Double Cash Card is one of the all around most lucrative cash back credit cards. The card has no annual fee and offers 1% cash back when you make a purchase, and 1% cash back when you pay for that purchase. In my opinion this is a card that…
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards. While I would hardly say that Citi has the strictest rules in this regard, their rules do tend to be among the most confusing. Citi doesn’t have…
Maximizing credit cards is one of the best ways to elevate your travel. This can include signing up for the credit cards with the best welcome bonuses, using the right credit cards for your everyday spending, and also taking advantage of other credit…
I haven't applied for many credit cards lately, though I just applied for a new card and was approved, so wanted to share why I applied, and what my approval experience was like. Since mid-June, the Citi Premier℠ Card has been offering a huge welcome…
At the beginning of June I wrote about how Avianca's LifeMiless program is offering a 25% bonus when you transfer points from hotel partners or Citi ThankYou. This promotion is valid through July 5, 2019. This promotion can represent quite a good deal,…
This stings... Earlier I wrote about how Citi is dropping their Price Rewind benefit as of September 22, 2019. As it turns out, that's not the only thing changing about Citi cards as of that date. Looking at the Citi card benefits website, quite a bit…
Credit card issuers sometimes offer benefits that may not be part of a card's core value proposition, but that still add value for many. A price match program is one of those, though over time we've seen fewer and fewer card issuers offer this. The concept…
Since mid-May, the US Citi ThankYou program has been offering a 30% bonus when you convert points into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles. This post is just a reminder of that, because this promotion expires tomorrow, Saturday, June 22, 2019. So this…
When it comes to mid-range credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card seems to be the most popular card. However, the Citi Premier℠ Card is seriously worth considering as well, and is a direct competitor. In this post I wanted to share nine reasons…
At the moment both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Citi Premier℠ Card are offering 60K point welcome bonuses, which are among the best bonuses we've ever seen on these cards. These are two of my favorite cards with annual fees of under $100, so…
The Citi Premier℠ Card has an awesome new welcome bonus. If you don't have this card and are eligible, you absolutely should apply under this offer, in my opinion. The Citi Premier Card is offering a new 60,000 point welcome bonus after spending $4,000…
There are lots of great ways to earn points -- you can earn them through credit card welcome bonuses, you can earn them by maximizing everyday spending, and you can even buy them directly from loyalty programs when there are sales. The most straightforward…
In addition to their current bonus on purchased miles, LifeMiles has just announced another promotion. Between June 3 and July 5, 2019, LifeMiles is offering a 25% bonus when you transfer points to LifeMiles from Citi ThankYou or from their hotel transfer…
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you're applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can be…
Understandably (and justifiably) there are some cards that have become extremely popular, that just about anyone who is into miles & points has in their wallet. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card come to mind (and there…
