I open a decent amount of credit cards each year, but only a handful of them make it into my wallet for everyday spending. In this post, I’ll outline what cards are currently in my wallet and how I use them to maximize the rewards I earn. Chase Sapphire Reserve I use this card for all…
Singapore might make you think of a lot of things – delicious food, Marina Bay Sands, Crazy Rich Asians. However, there’s so much more to this small country than meets the eye. We had the chance to stopover in Singapore en route to the Maldives. Singapore’s blend of cultures makes it one of the most…
A few months ago, I wrote about a 5,000 mile retention offer I received from Bank of America for keeping my Alaska Airlines business card open. They never gave me a timeframe for when the miles would post to my account, so after a few months of waiting, I figured it was time to call.…
The Maldives is one of the most aspirational destinations, especially for those in the points and miles game. Getting to stay at a resort that costs upwards of a thousand dollars a night on points is one of the best redemptions out there. Of course, there are unavoidable fees like the transfer to the airport…
It’s Cyber Monday, and with Christmas around the corner, now is the time to buy for the traveler in your family. This gift guide has something for every traveler from electronics to luggage. Click on the image below for more information on each item! One // Packable Puffer Jacket A packable jacket can always come…
The end of the year is upon us! You can still get the increased sign-up bonuses on the American Express Delta cards ahead of the refresh in the beginning of 2020. Other than that, there haven’t been too many exciting offers, but hopefully something good comes up later this month. Here’s my list of top…
When opening credit cards from Chase, you have to be careful with “velocity”, or how quickly you open the cards. Of course, there are some ground rules which control how quickly you can open Chase cards like only two personal cards every 30 days and one business card every 30 days. And if you open…
While on our honeymoon, we saved so much money on the trip itself, we used it as an opportunity to spend way more money than any reasonable person should on food. We started off with a three Michelin star meal at Hajime in Osaka and continued the food tour in Singapore. We started off by…
Like last time, there’s not a whole lot to report since my last results post. Our spending has been way down this year which is good for our wallets, but less exciting for churning. Here are our credit card applications and results for Summer 2019. My Applications CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Mastercard This…
Japan is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations and for good reason! The country has a lot to see, but you can knock off a good chunk of it in about 10 days. If it is your first time visiting Japan, Tokyo and Kyoto are a must. This itinerary throws in a few…
