The $95 annual fee Citi Premier® Card (review) is in my opinion the most rewarding mid-range credit card. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (review), the Citi Premier is an often overlooked competitor (or complement,…
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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, the issuer's rules do tend to be among the most confusing. Citi doesn’t…
The $95 annual fee Citi Premier® Card (review) is the mid-range credit card with the best bonus categories, in my opinion. Not only does the Citi Premier offer generous rewards for spending, but it's also offering an incredible welcome bonus of 60,000…
Many of us rely on ridesharing services to get around. It's pretty incredible to think how much the "sharing" economy has changed our behavior, both when at home and when traveling. While Uber has had its fair share of issues the past few years, it continues…
Credit card benefits are constantly evolving, and it can be tough to keep track of which cards are best. This is especially true in recent months, where we've seen some card issuers adjust perks and add new temporary bonuses. In light of that, I wanted…
Using the right credit card for airfare purchases can help you rack up points quickly, especially if you're anything like me, and spend a lot on air travel (at least in the long run). A lot has changed regarding the best credit cards to use for airfare…
The American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card is issued by Citi, and it's the best no annual fee co-branded American Airlines credit card. While there are lots of airline credit cards out there, historically we haven't seen many no annual fee airline…
Understandably a lot of people are at least temporarily reassessing their approach to using credit cards. Some people are looking for ways to be more efficient with their strategy and spending, and for many that involves considering no annual fee cards.…
I'm often asked by readers which credit card they should be using to maximize points for a given hotel stay, or if there's an overall best hotel credit card. Typically recommending which credit card is best for a particular bonus category (like dining,…
Co-branded credit cards are big businesses for airlines, and in many cases, a majority of their profits actually come from frequent flyer programs, and the lucrative arrangements they have with banks. During the pandemic, the ability for airlines to…
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…
In this post I wanted to take a look at the Citi® Double Cash Card, which I consider to be the single most valuable credit card out there for everyday spending. It's a card that I have, and it's the card that I also spend the most money on. This card…
I have over two dozen credit cards, though I hold onto these cards for a variety of reasons. I have some of these cards because they help me maximize my everyday spending, while I have other cards because of the ongoing perks that they offer. There are…
When talking about mid-range credit cards that earn transferrable points, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is probably the first card that comes to mind for many. The card offers a big welcome bonus, bonus points on dining and travel, and valuable…
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards. It's 2021, and for many of us there's a sense of hope. People are starting to get vaccinated, and hopefully…
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 cards, and all kinds of other offers. I've written in the past…
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…
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards (whether you're looking to travel now or in the future) is to make sure you're applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having…
The Citi Prestige Card is Citi's most premium travel rewards credit card. The card has a $495 annual fee, but offers a $250 annual travel credit that helps offset it. Ordinarily the $250 annual travel credit will automatically be applied towards any…
A bit over a week ago details were announced of a new promo that should be useful for anyone with a Citi credit card. This is a reminder of that, as the promotion is live for purchases as of today. With Americans expected to do a lot of online shopping…
A couple of months ago I wrote about an interesting opportunity to transfer credit card rewards to Sears' loyalty program in a way that actually makes sense. Yes, I now it sounds totally outlandish to want to transfer your travel rewards points to Sears'…
Understandably a lot of people are at least temporarily reassessing their approach to using credit cards. Some people are looking for ways to be more efficient with their strategy and spending, while others are looking to earn cash back rather than travel…
The Citi ThankYou program is one of the major transferable points currencies. There are lots of ways to redeem Citi ThankYou points, from transferring them to one of Citi's airline partners (my preferred use), to redeeming them towards the cost of travel,…
At the moment you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to one of my favorite Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. Between August 17 and September 18, 2020, you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points…
