It’s always interesting when a major credit card issuer (Chase, American Express, Citi, etc.) comes out with a new card, especially at a time like we’re experiencing. Sometimes the new credit card isn’t noteworthy. Other times, it can get a lot of attention. This is the case with the new card from Chase –...
Save on Streaming Services with SoFi
SoFi just announced that they are offering 20% cashback on streaming services and DoorDash. This comes at a time when most of us are staying at home and making the most out of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and so on. Which Streaming Services Are Included? It seems like all of the popular streaming...
Taking a Closer Look at the Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase make a few significant changes to a valuable card, the Sapphire Reserve. Does this card still have the same value?
Which Trusted Traveler Program is Right for You?

Have you ever walked up to the airport security line or immigration line and didn’t want to wait in line? Wish you could just skip it? Or at least mostly skip it – I can’t say you can skip lines altogether, without making anyone mad or getting in trouble. Fortunately, there are ways to...
Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2020
Newport Beach Restaurant Week is back and it’s better than ever. This yearly event runs for 14 days, from January 13 through January 26, 2020. It’s an excellent time to try a new restaurant. What is Newport Beach Restaurant Week? It’s a yearly event where participating restaurants have prix fixe menus for lunch and/or...
Why Did I get the AmEx Green Card?

The American Express Green Card was the most recognizable card that American Express offers. It has been in many commercials dating back to the “Don’t leave home without it” days of the 70s and 80s. In more recent years, the benefits of the AmEx Gold and Platinum cards (among other American Express cards) have...