I recently signed up for an American Express Platinum card. One of the benefits is the Amex Platinum airline fee reimbursement of up to $200 each calendar year. This is especially helpful your first year of using the card as you actually get $400 reimbursements; one for each calendar year. … Read more
Yes, I know this is a travel blog. But it seems that the “travel hacker” and “slick deal” crew are one in the same. It’s all about getting miles, meeting minimum spend on credit cards, and making money for future trips. This is an example of a deal that is … Read more
Recently I submitted a Bank of America Alaska Visa credit increase request. And for the first time in my life, I was denied an increase in credit or new credit card. Citi bank has a promotion going on where you can get 50,000 ThankYou Points or 50,000 American Airlines miles for … Read more
Update: Read about my experience at the American Express Hawks Island. If Amex Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio weren’t cool enough places to grab a snack and drink, now you can enjoy a floating Amex Island! The American Express Hawks Island is coming to the Seattle waterfront on October 18 before … Read more
In my previous post, I listed the credit cards I have applied for and been approved for in 2015. In this post I will explain the value of credit card applications I have submitted over the past year. Here is a spread sheet I created that shows the details of … Read more
This is the year I got serious about credit card sign up bonuses. Assuming you have good credit and a responsible spender, credit cards can be a great way to earn free travel. Below is a list of the credit card applications I submitted in 2015. As always, I do … Read more