It has been a while since I last did a year in review. Part of the reason is that I didn’t feel like it was necessary or I had “better things to write about”. The other part of the reason, most applicable to the last few years, is that I did a lot of...
American Express Hilton Aspire Credit Card Overview

The American Express Hilton Aspire card is a premium credit card that belongs in your wallet. It has a hefty annual fee, but the card comes with a plethora of benefits. I have had the card for several years and I happily pay the annual fee for it every year. After reading this, I’m...
Most Common Miles & Points Mistakes

Earning miles and points and navigating it as a hobby can be tricky, difficult, frustrating, and sometimes confusing. As is the case with nearly anything else, it is possible, and even common, to make mistakes. The important thing about mistakes is to be are you made one and learn from it so you don’t...
Chase Sapphire Reserve – Increased Sign Up Bonus

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is Chase Bank’s premium credit card. It was introduced roughly six years ago with tremendous fanfare. It became a very popular card instantaneously. The included benefits have gone through a couple of changes since its inception. If you were thinking of getting the Sapphire Reserve, it’s a good time to...
Chase World of Hyatt Business Card Review

I have been a long time fan of the Chase World of Hyatt card. I have found it to have a tremendous value for the cost. When staying at Hyatts, I earn more points than I would if I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred card which earns Ultimate Rewards (thus can be transferred 1:1...
A Closer Look at the Chase Sapphire Preferred

One of the most popular credit cards has gotten quite a few changes in recent months. You probably have heard of it. I’m talking about the Chase Sapphire Preferred. It has been around for a while, but the recent changes have made it even better. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is usually recommended to someone...