Skip Amazon to Maximize Holiday Shopping Points and Miles?
Amazon is the world’s largest online shopping portal, and where most people do their virtual shopping. But does it offer the best deals and discounts for frugal travelers? When next years’ points and...
View ArticleThe Chase Airline Credit Card Everyone Needs
With generous sign-up bonuses, category bonuses, and recurring travel benefits, Chase has some of the best travel rewards credit cards out there. In addition to one of the best bank currencies out...
View ArticleWhat’s In My Wallet: Earning Points On Everyday Spending
“The information related to these cards has been collected by Frugal Travel Guy and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of these cards.” At 2016 wraps up, I’m taking a look at the credit...
View ArticleChase to Release More Cards After Sapphire’s Success
Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred are two of the best cards on the market today. And they’ve been bringing in a lot of revenue at JPMorgan Chase as more and more people sign on board....
View ArticleWhich Chase Card Should You Get First?
Considering getting one of Chase’s popular cards but don’t know where to start? The best Chase card for each person depends on the individual and their goals. Here are the cards I would suggest based...
View ArticleAnnual Travel Credits You Shouldn’t Let Slip This Year
It’s nearing the end of 2016, and that means it’s time to make sure that you have used up all of your annual travel credits. Let me tell you, I haven’t yet, so it is time to get on that! Here are the...
View ArticleWhich Credit Card is Best for College Expenses?
Recently, a friend of mine asked for some advice on signing up for a new rewards card. “I’m about to drop ~$4,200 on classes, so I’m probably going to apply for a new rewards card,” she said. “Next...
View Article3 Life Hacks for Creative Credit Use
There is a particularly understated joy in finding different life hacks that improve our quality of life. Perhaps this is why I find myself fascinated with Pinterest: at my fingertips is a...
View ArticleHow to Recover from Holiday Overspending
It’s not just the waistline that risks getting bigger during the holidays; many of us will face the new year with a much larger debt load thanks to some overenthusiastic credit card spending. There are...
View ArticleFree Premium Drinks for Delta Cardholders Traveling This Season
If you still have some more traveling to do this season and you are a Delta Amex cardholder, you should know that Delta SkyClub members get 2 free premium drinks per card when traveling this season. So...
View ArticleWhy I Still Have the IHG Rewards Select Credit Card
Three years ago, I signed up for the IHG Rewards Select credit card for the first time. Since my husband also signed up for the card and earned a signup bonus, we scored quite the haul of points. That...
View ArticleTop Ten Credit Cards – January 2017
The following is the January 2017 edition of what we consider the Top 10 credit card products available at the moment. The list is based on a combination of factors, including current welcome bonus...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Activate These Q1 Bonus Categories
As the calendar rolls over once more, frugal travelers must once again prepare themselves for the traditions that come with the beginning of the year. When we return from our favorite destinations for...
View Article6 Reasons Arrival Miles are Better than Airline Miles
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard is a great card that offers flexibility and value on travel redemptions. While it has been downgraded quite a bit since its initial release years...
View Article5 Sign Up Bonuses with Low Minimum Spending Requirements
When applying for credit cards, the excitement of a high sign-up bonus often can be overshadowed by a high spending requirement. Not all consumers can reach minimum spending requirements within a few...
View ArticleMaking The Most Out of Your Credit Card’s Concierge
One of the rather celebrated benefits of holding a premium credit card is the ability to access a concierge at all times. Through the Platinum Card from American Express, the Citi Prestige card and the...
View ArticleHow To Get A 5-Day, All-Inc Trip (for 2) for Just $450
A lot has been written about the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card’s 100,000 point sign-up bonus. Many posts focus on the value of the bonus when used for premium travel, which is certainly worth mentioning....
View ArticleHow to Earn Points Without Spending Extra
Though January can often be a month of promise and new resolutions, it can also be a cash-strapped period for those who may have been a little too enthusiastic in their holiday spending. Sadly, while...
View Article5 Credit Cards That Still Have Great Bonuses in 2017
With the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 100,000 bonus coming to an end soon, you might be left feeling like all the good bonuses are gone. Fortunately, there are always a ton of good rewards cards to...
View ArticleThe Amazon 5% Cash Back Card is Here
Good news for Amazon Rewards Visa Signature holders. Amazon and Chase recently announced a new offer: 5% cash back on all Amazon.com purchases. And there are a few other great benefits: 5% Back on all...
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